What are some recipes or ideas for raw vegetable dips?

I'm attempting to eat healthier and I've been snacking often on raw veggies and ranch dip but I'm burnt out already on the ranch dip.





What are some recipes for veggie dips?


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Something to marinade the vegetables in?





Basically anything that keeps me eating good and that isn't a ranch dip! :)





Any suggestions for fruit also??








Thank you in advance for your help.What are some recipes or ideas for raw vegetable dips?
Tzatziki is a great dip for veggies and really easy to make





350g/12oz Greek yoghurt


1 cucumber


2 tbsp lemon juice


2 cloves of garlic, grated finely


dash of extra virgin olive oil


paprika, for sprinkling





Method


1. The best result is achieved by peeling and de-seeding the cucumber before grating. Hang the grated cucumber in muslin cloth or a tea towel in order to squeeze out all the excess liquid.


2. Combine the yoghurt, cucumber, lemon juice and garlic. Add a dash of olive oil and sprinkle with paprika.





Also this aubergine and garlic dip is gorgeous:





500g/1lb 2oz aubergines (continental if possible)


3 cloves garlic, crushed


陆 medium red onion, chopped


1 tbsp tahini sauce


50ml/2fl oz olive oil


陆 lemon, juiced


a pinch of cumin


salt and pepper, to taste





Method


1. Roast the aubergine in an oven at 180C/350F/Gas 4, or preferably char-grill to give a smoked flavour. Cook until completely soft in the middle (40-45 minutes in the oven).


2. Allow to cool slightly and peel.


3. Finely chop by hand and combine with all other ingredients.What are some recipes or ideas for raw vegetable dips?
Taramasalata





delicious Greek dip for bread, crackers and vegetables





Ingredients


1/4 cup carp roe [tarama]*


2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice


2 slices good white bread, trimmed of crusts, soaked in cold water, and squeezed dry


1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil


1/4 cup safflower oil


1/4 teaspoon onion juice





Method


Blend carp roe, lemon juice, bread, and olive oil in an electric blender or in a food processor fitted with the metal chopping blade about 1 minute, scrape blender cup or work sides down with a rubber spatula, and blend again 1/2 minute. Add safflower oil and blend 陆 minute. Stir in onion juice. Serve at room temperature.





*tarama is pale orange carp roe. Greek and Middle Eastern grocery stores sell it. If it is unavailable, user red or whitefish caviar.
Yummy Vegetable Dip --








.INGREDIENTS


1 cup mayonnaise


1 teaspoon ground turmeric


1 teaspoon garlic salt


1 teaspoon white sugar


2 teaspoons dried minced onion


1 teaspoon prepared horseradish


1 teaspoon white vinegar








..DIRECTIONS


1.Stir together mayonnaise, turmeric, garlic salt, sugar, onion, horseradish, and vinegar in a small bowl. Chill 2 hours before serving.








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Vegetable Dill Dip --








.INGREDIENTS


1 cup sour cream


1 cup mayonnaise


1 tablespoon dried dill weed


1 tablespoon minced onion


1 tablespoon dried parsley


1 teaspoon Beau Monde 鈩?seasoning








..DIRECTIONS


1.Stir the sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, onion, parsley, and Beau Monde 鈩?seasoning in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.








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Fruit Dip --








.INGREDIENTS


1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened


1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme








..DIRECTIONS


1.Using an electric mixer, blend cream cheese and marshmallow creme until mixed thoroughly.








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Fruit Dip --








.INGREDIENTS


1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese


1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme


3/4 cup confectioners' sugar


1/8 teaspoon lemon juice








..DIRECTIONS


1.In large bowl, blend cream cheese, marshmallow creme, sugar and lemon juice with electric mixer until smooth.