Poolside Veggie Dip

Poolside Veggie Dip

from lifewithjanet.com
Appetizer

Indulge in a delicious, creamy veggie dip without the guilt. This Guilt-Free Poolside Veggie Dip is a scrumptious appetizer that blends reduced-fat dairy with vibrant corn and a medley of peppers. The best part? It's incredibly simple to whip up!

Ingredients

  • 8 ozneufchatel cheese (softened (reduced-fat cream cheese))
  • ½ cupgreek yogurt (nonfat)
  • 15 ozcorn (canned (1 can))
  • 1 packageranch dip mix (see tips)
  • 1red bell pepper (or your choice of ripe pepper)
  • 2jalapeño peppers or 1 poblano pepper
  • 3 ozolives (sliced (optional, one small can))

Directions

  1. 1

    Chop the Peppers: Begin by finely chopping the red bell pepper and jalapeños or poblano pepper.

  2. 2

    Prep the Cream Cheese: In a mixer or with a hand-held mixing tool, cream the Neufchatel cheese until it reaches a smooth texture.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Additional Dairy: Add the nonfat Greek yogurt and ranch dip mix to the creamy cheese base. Mix until well-integrated but refrain from overmixing to keep the creamy texture intact.

  4. 4

    Fold in the Goodness: Delicately fold in the chopped peppers, canned corn, and optionally, the sliced olives.

  5. 5

    Serve It Up: The dip is best served with an array of fresh vegetables, crackers, chips, or even sliced French bread.