Crudites with Lemon Pesto Goat Cheese Dip
Brighten up your appetizer spread with this vibrant and flavorful recipe for Crudités with Lemon Pesto Goat Cheese Dip. Colorful and crisp vegetables—carrots, celery, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and radishes—are beautifully arranged and served alongside a creamy, tangy dip made with fresh basil, zesty lemon juice, nutty pine nuts, and rich goat cheese. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this dish is perfect for entertaining or as a healthy snack. The combination of crisp veggies and the smooth, herbaceous dip is sure to impress your guests. Make this easy, no-cook appetizer ahead of time and enjoy its refreshing, summery flavors! Perfect for light lunches, party platters, or as a crowd-pleasing finger food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Carrots
- 2 cups Celery sticks
- 2 cups Bell peppers (assorted colors)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Radishes
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons Pine nuts
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 6 ounces Goat cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and prepare all vegetables: slice carrots and celery into sticks, cut bell peppers into strips, slice cucumber into thick rounds, and slice radishes thinly. Arrange the vegetables on a large serving platter.
In a food processor, combine basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice. Blend until finely chopped.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and blend until the mixture forms a smooth pesto. Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Add goat cheese to the food processor and pulse briefly until the pesto is fully incorporated into the cheese and the dip is smooth and creamy.
Season the dip with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste as needed.
Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and place it in the center of the platter of vegetables.
Serve immediately or chill the dip in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving. Enjoy the fresh and zesty flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1460 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.4 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.0 g | 225% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 142 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 3779 mg | 164% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.6 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.8 g | ||
| Protein | 52.2 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 583 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2644 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
