Ingredients
1 each cucumber, md
1/4 tsp white pepper
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped, or
2 tsp dried dill, crushed
1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
Directions
Peel, seed and finely dice the cucumber. Using a colander, squeeze
out any excess water from the cucumber chunks. Place in a bowl and
blend will with the pepper and dill. Blend in the remaining
ingredients and mix thoroughly. Cover and chill. Makes about 3 cups
of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Radishes, Carrots,
Onion Crackers
Servings: 4 servings
Neighbor's Cucumber-Dill Dip Recipe brought to you by Recipe Ideas
Categories: Appetizer; Cucumber; Dip; Vegetable
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We hope you enjoy this Neighbor's Cucumber Dill Dip recipe.
