Raw Vegetable Salad with Blue Cheese Dip Recipe

Name: Raw Vegetable Salad with Blue Cheese Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup crumbled blue cheese; 2 ounces cream cheese; Small handful fresh parsley leaves; 3 tablespoons chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped; 2/3 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 to 3, teaspoons prepared horseradish, to your taste; 2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, to your taste; 2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar or wine vinegar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups small broccoli florets; 2 cups small cauliflower florets; 1 cucumber, thinly sliced; 2 ribs celery, cut into smallish sticks; 1 carrot, cut into smallish sticks; Chopped fresh parsley leaves (optional), for garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 ounces cream cheese
Small handful fresh parsley leaves
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 to 3, teaspoons prepared horseradish, to your taste
2 to 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, to your taste
2 teaspoons tarragon vinegar or wine vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups small broccoli florets
2 cups small cauliflower florets
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
2 ribs celery, cut into smallish sticks
1 carrot, cut into smallish sticks
Chopped fresh parsley leaves (optional), for garnish

1
To prepare the dip, put the blue cheese, cream cheese, parsley, onion, and garlic in a food processor.
2
Pulse several times, to blend.
3
Add the remaining dip ingredients and process again, until smooth, adding salt and pepper and more lemon juice and vinegar, if needed.
4
If the mixture seems too thick, add water 1 teaspoon at a time.
5
Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.
6
You can prepare this up to a day ahead.
7
To serve, put dip in the middle of a serving platter and arrange the vegetables around it.
8
Garnish the dip with parsley, if desired.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup crumbled blue cheese, 2 ounces cream cheese, Small handful fresh parsley leaves, 3 tablespoons chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Raw Vegetable Salad with Blue Cheese Dip falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Raw Vegetable Salad with Blue Cheese Dip

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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