A Simple and quick Radish Dip that is perfect for any gathering. Made with lowfat cream cheese and fresh radishes. Add Capers, Jalapeno and onions.
Easy dips are always in demand because no one wants to spend hours trying to make this appetizer. Cream cheese recipes are always popular and not necessarily healthy.
So, here is a dip that you can make using light cream cheese. It is “healthier” than the regular cream cheese and adding strong ingredients to it can really bring out its flavor.
I used radishes because they are so underused in dip recipes. Am I wrong? Radish add spice to a dip without overpowering it. I know many people who cannot handle a simple jalapeno. For those with a low tolerance to spicy foods, they can enjoy this delicious recipe.
For this radish dip, pistachios added a wonderful texture and flavor. I use Pistachios to the point where I feel like I put it in every single meal. Water is the only thing I cannot put pistachios into. However, if there is pistachio flavored water, I will be the first in line to buy it.
The final ingredient to bring everything together is the capers. They are so terrific in this recipe and I put them in at the last minute. I wanted something a little bitter but didn’t think lime juice would be enough. As I rummaged through all the bottles in the door of my fridge, they jumped at me as the perfect ingredient to add to the dip.
What is your favorite dip to serve for your game day party?
5 Healthy Radish Recipes – Philly.com
How to make a Radish Dip with Light Cream Cheese
Radish Dip
Ingredients
- 1/2 block light cream cheese
- 4 radishes
- 1/8 red onion
- 1/4 cup pistachios shelled
- 3 Tbsp yogurt
- 1 tsp capers
- 2 tsp jalapeno chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- Shred the radish using a shredder or a food processor
- Chop the onions julienne style and then cut the strips into halves
- Roughly chop the pistachios
- Add the light cream cheese into a bowl
- Add the yogurt to the bowl
- Add the remaining ingredients into the bowl and mix well
christine says
January 25, 2015 at 9:20 PMThis is a really interesting dip. I would never have thought to put pistachios w/ cream cheese. I’ll be trying it.
Healing Tomato says
January 26, 2015 at 12:55 AMThank you, Christine.
Elena says
January 24, 2015 at 1:25 PMI love radish, capers and pistachios. I will definitely try this recipe 🙂
Healing Tomato says
January 26, 2015 at 1:01 AMThank you, Elena. I seem to be craving capers lately.
Katerina says
January 24, 2015 at 11:11 AMPerfect appetizers for a friendly gathering!
Healing Tomato says
January 26, 2015 at 1:02 AMThank you, Katerina.
Sandi says
January 23, 2015 at 11:53 PMI love how you used an underused vegetable like a radish to make this dip shine. I am definitely intrigued and look forward to trying this.
Healing Tomato says
January 24, 2015 at 12:14 AMThank you, Sandi
Kelly @ TastingPage says
January 21, 2015 at 11:00 AMI used to live in Paris and the radish is revered in Paris! They love it so much that they will serve it simply whole with a little salt as an appetizer. I always found it a little unexciting, but this dip I could get excited about!
Healing Tomato says
January 22, 2015 at 1:39 PMThank you, Kelly. I am envious of your life in Paris. Seems like you had really great time while you were there.
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January 19, 2015 at 8:28 PMWhat a great dip and I love pistachios. I bet the radish gives it that little spice kick at the back of the tongue. Can’t wait to try this.
Healing Tomato says
January 19, 2015 at 11:08 PMThank you, Janette
Debra @ Bowl Me Over says
January 19, 2015 at 7:58 PMMy Mom loves radishes and is coming to visit in a couple weeks, definitely making this for her, yum!!
Healing Tomato says
January 19, 2015 at 11:10 PMThanks, Debra. It is funny because I have so many people say the same thing. Everyone’s mothers seem to love radishes. Must be a generational thing