Best 8 Crudites And Dips Recipes

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The delightful realm of crudités and dips beckons those seeking a vibrant, healthy, and delectable culinary experience. With a vast array of fresh vegetables, flavorful dips, and endless possibilities for customization, crudités and dips are a perfect choice for appetizers, snacks, or even light meals. Whether you prefer classic combinations like carrot and ranch or seek adventurous pairings such as roasted red pepper hummus with pita chips, this guide will lead you through the art of creating irresistible crudités and dips that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRUDITE DIP



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To bring out the crudite dip's tangy flavor, chill it before serving. This will allow the flavors time to blend. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 5m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • Combine the first 9 ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. If desired, sprinkle with additional parsley. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 117mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CURRY DIP FOR CRUDITES



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This curry dip is fantastic with crudites and/or chips. My latest idea is mixing it with my albacore tuna instead of mayo. Mouth-wateringly good. Tastes even better the next day.

Provided by Allison

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
½ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, curry powder, Worcestershire, and white pepper together and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 260.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

BLANCHED CRUDITES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 12m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound asparagus
1 pound carrots, sliced diagonally in 1-inch chunks
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 heads radicchio
Herb Dip, recipe follows
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 scallions, white and green parts, minced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare a large pot of boiling salted water, and fill a large bowl with ice water.
  • Remove the tough bottoms of the asparagus stalks. If they are thick, peel the stems half-way up the stalk.
  • Add the carrots to the pot of boiling water and blanch for 1 minute. Immediately remove the carrots with a slotted spoon and plunge them in the bowl of ice water. Drain the carrots when fully cooled.
  • Add the asparagus to the boiling water and blanch for 1 minute. Immediately remove the asparagus with a slotted spoon and plunge them into the reserved bowl of ice water. Drain the asparagus when fully cooled.
  • Slice the radicchio into wedges.
  • Arrange the carrots, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, and radicchio on a platter and serve with the Herb Dip.
  • Place the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and blend. Serve at room temperature.

CRUDITES WITH BALSAMIC DIP



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Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 Belgian endives, separated
1 red pepper, membranes and seeds removed, sliced into 1/4-inch strips
1 fennel bulb, trimmed, cored and sliced into bite-size pieces
1 bunch radishes, trimmed
1 cup teardrop tomatoes, stemmed

Steps:

  • Puree all balsamic dip ingredients in a blender for 30 seconds. Serve in a bowl alongside veggies.

DIP AND CRUDITES



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups of dip

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 garlic
Coarse salt
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup lemon juice, plus more to taste
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup snipped fresh chives
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
Sliced red, yellow, and orange peppers, for serving
Celery sticks, for serving
Sliced cucumber, for serving
Cherry tomatoes, for serving
Baby carrots, peeled for serving
Belgian endive leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Using a chef's knife, mash garlic and salt to a paste. In a medium bowl combine sour cream, buttermilk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, and chives. Whisk in garlic-salt paste and Tabasco sauce. Taste, and adjust for seasoning with salt and lemon juice. Transfer to serving bowl. Arrange vegetables on a platter, and serve immediately.

CRUDITES AND DIPS



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Provided by Rose Hammick

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Fruit     Tomato     Vegetable     Appetizer     Picnic     Kid-Friendly     Backyard BBQ     Avocado     Celery     Cucumber     Carrot     Summer     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 42

For sour cream dip
2/3 cup sour cream
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
For kid's guacamole
2 ripe avocados, cut in half and chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons sour cream
For hummus
1 (15-oz.) can organic chickpeas, drained
Juice of one lemon
1/3 cup light tahini paste
2 tablespoons light olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
2 tablespoons boiling water
Sea salt, to taste
For tomato salsa
11 oz (about 2-3 medium) very ripe tomatoes
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed (optional)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
A little ground black pepper, to taste
Crudités
Carrot sticks
Cucumber sticks
Red bell pepper sticks
Celery sticks
Cherry tomatoes
Blanched sugar snap peas or asparagus (cover with boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain under cold running water)
Radishes
Dippers
Breadsticks, small or large
Tortilla chips ("cool" flavor or the blue corn variety)
Beet, carrot, and parsnip vegetable chips
Mini oat crackers or mini rice cakes
Toasted pita bread sliced into strips
Bagel chips (Slice 2 organic bagels widthwise into 4 thin slices. Brush with olive oil, and then bake at 150°F for 10 minutes. Break into pieces)
Tortilla chips (Cut 1 large tortilla into 8 slices. Place on a baking sheet and cook at 350°F for 10 minutes.)
Sweet potato wedges (Peel and cut 2 lbs sweet potatoes into wedges. Place them in a roasting pan, toss in a tablespoon of olive oil, and sprinkle with a teaspoon of paprika. Cook for 35-40 minutes at 400°F, turning a few times. These are great with the sour cream dip.)

Steps:

  • Make sour cream dip
  • Lightly mix together all the ingredients. Don't over-stir, as the dip becomes runny quite quickly. This can be prepared the day before the party and kept in the fridge.
  • Make kid's guacamole
  • Put the avocado, mayonnaise, and cilantro in a food processor and whiz until smooth. Turn into a serving bowl and stir in the sour cream. Push the avocado pits into the mixture to prevent discoloration, Remove before serving. This will keep in the fridge for up to a day.
  • Make hummus
  • Put the chickpeas and lemon juice in a blender and work to a smooth purée. Add the tahini paste, olive oil, and garlic and blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides and add the boiling water. The consistency should be fairly loose and light. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, spoon into bowls and drizzle with a little olive oil. Will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.
  • Make tomato salsa
  • Quarter and core the tomatoes and remove the seeds. Finely chop the tomatoes and put into a bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and combine. Keep at room temperature until ready to serve. This will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

CRUDITES WITH ROASTED GARLIC AND RED BELL PEPPER DIP



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I saw Emeril prepare this and I was drooling! Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse, 2002. Inactive prep time 1 hour, 15 minutes.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 cups dip

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 red bell peppers
1/4 cup roasted garlic, recipe follows
1/2 lb feta cheese, drained
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves (optional)
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves (garnish)
zucchini, batons
jicama, sticks
sliced mushrooms
baby carrots
sliced cucumber
blanched asparagus spear
sliced fennel
2 heads garlic, upper quarter removed
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • ROASTED GARLIC:.
  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  • Place the garlic on foil-lined baking sheet and rub 1 teaspoon of oil into the top of each head.
  • Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper and place cut sides down, on baking sheet.
  • Bake until the cloves are soft and golden, about 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven and let sit until cool enough to handle.
  • Squeeze each head of garlic expel the cloves into a bowl.
  • Mash into a paste.
  • Set aside until needed.
  • *Note: Each head of garlic makes approximately 2 tablespoons of roasted garlic.
  • PREPARE DIP:.
  • Roast the pepper by placing them on an open glas flame, turning them frequently with tongs until all sides are charred black, 7-10 minutes.
  • Place in a plastic or paper bag, and cool for about 15 minutes.
  • Peel the peppers, remove the seeds and stems, and discard.
  • Coarsley chop the peppers.
  • Transfer the peppers and garlic to a food processor and process until smooth.
  • Add the cheese and process until smooth.
  • With the machine running, add 1/4 cup of the extra-virgin olive oil and lemon juice in a steady stream through the feed tube.
  • Add the basil, oregano, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and process until smooth.
  • Adjust the seasoning, to taste.
  • Transfer to a decorative bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Before serving, drizzle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with the parsley.
  • Serve cool or at room temp, with assorted crudites for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 749.5, Fat 58.8, SaturatedFat 21.8, Cholesterol 101.2, Sodium 1286.6, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 10.6, Protein 22.4

CRUDITES WITH ASIAN-STYLE DIP



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Provided by Sally Gilmour

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Ginger     Vegetable     No-Cook     Cocktail Party     Vegetarian     Mayonnaise     Vinegar     Spice     Sour Cream     Sesame     Bon Appétit     Japan

Yield Makes 1 cup dip

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Assorted cut-up vegetables (such as carrots, red bell peppers, sugar snap peas, cucumbers and broccoli)

Steps:

  • Combine first 11 ingredients in small bowl; whisk to blend. Season dip with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Place bowl with dip in center of platter. Surround with assorted vegetables and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, crisp vegetables. This will ensure that your crudités are flavorful and enjoyable to eat.
  • Wash the vegetables thoroughly before cutting them. This will help to remove any dirt or bacteria.
  • Cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Serve the vegetables with a variety of dips. This will allow your guests to choose their favorite flavor combinations.
  • Make sure the dips are flavorful and well-balanced. Avoid dips that are too salty, sweet, or sour.
  • Serve the crudités and dips chilled. This will help to keep them fresh and crisp.
  • Garnish the platter with fresh herbs or flowers. This will add a touch of elegance and color.

Conclusion:

Crudités and dips are a healthy and delicious appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little planning, you can create a platter of crudités and dips that will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.

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