Cucumber goat cheese spread

 
                        Cucumber Goat Cheese Spread
 
 Recipe By     : Cooking Live Show #CL8932
 Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cooking Live                     Import
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1                    seedless cucumber -- peeled, seeded,
                         -- and chopped fine
                         -- (about 1 1/2 cups)
    8      ounces        soft mild goat cheese -- at room temperature 1
    1/2  teaspoon      freshly grated lemon zest 1 1/2  teaspoon     
    fresh lemon juice 2      teaspoons     finely chopped fresh dill 2 
        tablespoons   finely chopped red onion
      1/2  teaspoon      freshly ground black pepper
                         accompaniment:
                         toasted french bread slices or crackers
 
 In a food processor puree 1/2 cup cucumber with goat cheese, zest, and
 lemon juice until almost smooth. In a bowl stir together cucumber
 mixture, remaining cucumber, dill, 1 tablespoon onion, and pepper.
 Spread may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Let spread
 soften and stir it before serving. Sprinkle spread with remaining
 tablespoon onion. Serve spread with toasts or crackers.
 
 Yield: 1 1/4 cups
 
 
 
 
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