Cucumber Crudité Dip

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Make the ultimate green-friendly backyard BBQ meal with great food you can pick up from your farmers' market.

SERVINGS
6

INGREDIENTS
1 large seedless cucumber (about 20 ounces), peeled
1 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper

PREPARATION
Combine the cucumber and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Process until the cucumber is puréed; strain the mixture through a fine strainer and set aside. Place the cream cheese, sour cream, thyme, zest, and pepper in a small bowl and stir until smooth. Add the pureed cucumber and stir to combine, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with fresh thyme, if desired, and serve with fresh raw vegetables.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
(per tablespoon)
Calories: 41
Total Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 11 mg
Sodium: 359 mg
Carbohydrates: 2 g
Fiber: g
Protein: 1 g

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