Festive Red and Green Dip Duo (Printable version)

A vibrant duo of creamy roasted red pepper and fresh herbed green goddess dips with assorted colorful dippers.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Roasted Red Pepper Dip

01 - 240 ml jarred roasted red peppers, drained
02 - 225 g cream cheese, softened
03 - 80 ml crumbled feta cheese
04 - 1 garlic clove
05 - 15 ml olive oil
06 - 2.5 ml smoked paprika
07 - 1.25 ml cayenne pepper (optional)
08 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Green Goddess Dip

09 - 240 ml sour cream
10 - 120 ml mayonnaise
11 - 120 ml fresh parsley leaves
12 - 60 ml fresh chives
13 - 60 ml fresh basil leaves
14 - 30 ml fresh tarragon leaves or 15 ml dried tarragon
15 - 30 ml lemon juice
16 - 1 small garlic clove
17 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Dippers

18 - 240 ml cherry tomatoes
19 - 240 ml cucumber slices
20 - 240 ml sweet mini bell pepper strips
21 - 240 ml baby carrots
22 - 240 ml snap peas
23 - 240 ml gluten-free crackers
24 - 240 ml pita chips (gluten-free if desired)

# Directions:

01 - Combine roasted red peppers, cream cheese, feta, garlic, olive oil, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper if used in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper and transfer to a serving bowl.
02 - In a clean food processor, blend sour cream, mayonnaise, parsley, chives, basil, tarragon, lemon juice, and garlic until smooth and vibrant green. Season with salt and black pepper, then transfer to a separate serving bowl.
03 - Place both dips centrally on a large platter or wooden board. Arrange all dippers evenly around the dips, alternating colors to enhance the festive presentation.
04 - Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate the dips for up to 24 hours prior to serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy and flavorful dip duo
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • Use gluten-free crackers and pita chips if needed to keep it gluten-free
  • For a vegan version, substitute plant-based cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, and omit feta
03 -
  • Drain jarred roasted peppers well to avoid watery dip
  • Use fresh herbs to enhance the brightness of the green goddess dip
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