Cucumber Goat Cheese Spread

* Exported from MasterCook *

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
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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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