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August 8, 2011
Vegetable Medley
Snacks & Appetizers
Prep time:
20 minutesCooking time:
none“If fresh snow peas are too pricey, consider substituting sugar snap peas, julienned green bell peppers or broccoli florets. Each will provide a beautiful green color and a wonderful taste, too.”
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 1 head cauliflower
- 2 ounces fresh snow peas
- 4 ounces fresh green beans
- 2 large carrots
- DILL DIP:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup finely minced fresh dill or 3 tablespoons dried dill
Directions
1
For dip, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper and dill in a small bowl. Cover; refrigerate.
2
Trim cauliflower into bite-size florets. Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water.
3
Bring water to a boil; add snow peas. Cook for 1 minute; remove and place in a bowl of cold water. Repeat with green beans. Drain snow peas and green beans.
4
Peel carrots. Cut into small sticks. Arrange vegetables on a serving platter. Serve dip alongside.
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