Best 6 Winter Crudites With Buttermilk Dip Recipes
As the colder months settle in, warm and comforting foods may seem more appealing, but don't forget the joy of fresh, crisp vegetables that can brighten up your winter menu. Winter crudités are a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer that combines raw vegetables with a variety of flavorful dips. The key to making a great winter crudités platter is to select a variety of vegetables that are at their peak of freshness, and to pair them with a dip that complements their flavors. In this article, we'll share some of our favorite winter crudités recipes, including a creamy buttermilk dip that's perfect for dipping your favorite vegetables.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
WINTER CRUDITES WITH BUTTERMILK DIP
Creamy whites and the palest greens compose these wintry crudites. The delectable dip pairs well with any vegetable, any time of year. This recipe is adapted from Martha Stewart's Appetizers.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine buttermilk, creme fraiche, dill, lemon zest and juice, and cayenne in a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate, covered, up to 1 day. Stir until smooth before serving.
- Arrange crudites in glasses (or on a platter), and serve, with dip.
CRUDITES WITH BALSAMIC DIP
Provided by Bob Blumer - Host of Surreal Gourmet and Glutton for Punishment
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Puree all balsamic dip ingredients in a blender for 30 seconds. Serve in a bowl alongside veggies.
CRUDITES WITH BUTTERMILK PEPPERCORN DIP
The most successful crudites are composed of generous quantities of perfectly fresh vegetables. This dip can be prepared a day or two before serving and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Prepare a large bowl of ice water, and set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and add 1 tablespoon salt. Trim beans, and place in the boiling water. Blanch until the color becomes bright green, 15 to 25 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to transfer beans to the ice bath to cool. When cool, remove them from the ice water, pat dry with a paper towel, and set aside. Trim woody ends from asparagus, and immerse in the boiling water. Blanch until bright green, about 30 seconds; transfer to the ice bath to cool. Remove them from the ice water, pat dry, and reserve.
- Separate celery stalks, and wash thoroughly. Using a vegetable peeler, peel away any tough, stringy fibers from the outside of each stalk. Trim the bottoms and tops off each stalk, and set aside. Peel jicama, and cut into 1/4-inch matchsticks, measuring 3 to 5 inches in length. Set aside. Wash cucumber very well, and cut in half (if using regular cucumbers); cut cucumber into spears, and set aside. Trim scallions to 9-inch lengths, and set aside. Wash and peel carrots, and cut lengthwise into strips measuring 1/4 inch in diameter. Set aside.
- Wash squash and zucchini very well, and cut into 1/16-inch-thick slices lengthwise, preferably on a mandoline. Peel daikon, and cut into 1/16-inch-thick slices lengthwise. Set aside all the slices, covered with a damp towel, until serving time. Wash and dry cherry tomatoes. Set aside.
- To make dip, combine sour cream, buttermilk, pepper, chives, thyme, shallot, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl, and stir well to combine. Set aside
- Place beans, asparagus, celery, jicama, cucumbers, and carrots in serving glasses. Roll up squash, zucchini, and daikon strips, and place on the serving platter with the other vegetables. Place tomatoes in a bowl or glass. Serve crudites with dip on the side.
CRUDITE DIP
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
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.
WINTER CRUDITES WITH WALNUT-GARLIC DIP
Categories Condiment/Spread Garlic Vegetable Appetizer Christmas Cocktail Party Walnut Winter Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 3 cups dip
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook potato in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain. Cool completely. Blend nuts, * cup oil, lemon juice, garlic and oregano in processor 1/3 until almost smooth. Add potato, 1/3 cup oil and 2 tablespoons water. Using on/off turns, process just until potato is blended and mixture is creamy (do not over-process or mixture will become sticky).
- Transfer mixture to medium bowl. Mix in parsley. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Serve with vegetables.
RAINBOW WINTER DIPS & CRUDITéS
Who says party food can't be healthy? Enjoy this selection of dips - featuring beetroot, butternut squash and caramelised onion - alongside veg crudités and breadsticks
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Snack
Time 1h35m
Yield Serves 10-12
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- To make the hummus, put the squash on a baking sheet and toss with the garlic, cumin, ground coriander, paprika and 1 tbsp oil. Roast at 180C/160C fan/gas 4 for 20 mins or until the squash is tender. Leave to cool. Put the squash in a food processor, add the garlic (squeezing the flesh out of the skins) along with the chickpeas and tahini, then blitz until smooth - loosen with 1 tbsp water if needed. Season. Mix the rest of the oil with the coriander seeds to drizzle over the hummus.
- To make the onion dip, put the shallots and spring onions in a roasting tin and drizzle with the oil. Roast at 180C/160C fan/gas 4 for 25-30 mins or until golden and soft. Leave to cool, then blitz in a food processor with the yogurt, garlic and half the chives until smooth. Season. Serve sprinkled with the remaining chives.
- For the beetroot dip, blitz everything in a food processor, except the yogurt and sesame seeds, until smooth. Swirl in the yogurt and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
- Serve the dips on a board with the veg crudités and breadsticks and crispbreads, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 5 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- To save time, buy pre-cut vegetables for the crudités platter.
- Use a variety of vegetables in different colors and textures for a more visually appealing platter.
- To make the buttermilk dip ahead of time, simply store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve the crudités platter with a variety of dipping sauces, such as hummus, guacamole, or ranch dressing.
- If you are making the buttermilk dip from scratch, be sure to use fresh buttermilk. Otherwise, the dip may not be as flavorful.
- To make the crudités platter more festive, add some edible flowers or herbs to the platter.
Conclusion:
This winter crudités platter with buttermilk dip is a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. The platter is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a healthy and delicious snack, give this winter crudités platter with buttermilk dip a try!
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