Creamy Horseradish Dip Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 2 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 2 minutes
🍽 Servings: 1
Description:
This creamy horseradish dip is a delightful accompaniment to fresh veggies, perfect for snacking or as an appetizer. Its tangy flavor profile pairs wonderfully with zucchini sticks, making it an ideal choice for parties or gatherings. With variations that include hints of honey and garlic, or the addition of sweet green relish for a tartar-style dip, this recipe offers versatility and flavor exploration.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons horseradish (adjust to taste)
- Sweet green relish (optional)
- Honey (optional)
- Garlic (optional)
Instructions:
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Mix Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the low-fat plain yogurt and light mayonnaise.
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Add Horseradish: Gradually add the horseradish to the yogurt and mayonnaise mixture, adjusting the amount to achieve your desired level of spiciness. Start with 4 tablespoons and increase or decrease according to your taste preferences.
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Customize Flavor (Optional): For a sweeter variation, add a drizzle of honey to the mixture. To enhance the savory notes, finely mince garlic and incorporate it into the dip.
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Incorporate Relish (Optional): For a tangy twist reminiscent of tartar sauce, stir in a spoonful of sweet green relish.
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Mix Thoroughly: Stir all the ingredients together until well combined, ensuring an even distribution of flavors throughout the dip.
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Serve: The dip is ready to be served immediately, but its flavors will continue to develop and intensify if allowed to sit for a while. For optimal taste, refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Enjoy: Serve the creamy horseradish dip alongside a platter of fresh vegetables such as zucchini sticks, carrot and celery slices, bell pepper strips, or cherry tomatoes. It also pairs well with crispy pita chips or crackers for added crunch.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 93.5
- Fat Content: 7.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 8.8mg
- Sodium Content: 228.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 5.6g
- Fiber Content: 0.5g
- Sugar Content: 4.2g
- Protein Content: 1.9g
Recipe Notes:
- This recipe is perfect for those who are short on time, as it requires minimal preparation and can be made in just a few minutes.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of horseradish according to your personal taste preferences. If you prefer a milder dip, reduce the amount of horseradish; for a spicier kick, add more.
- The optional additions of honey, garlic, and sweet green relish offer opportunities to customize the flavor profile of the dip to suit your preferences or complement specific dishes.
- Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow it to come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor and texture.
