Creamy Basil Dip with Honey, Lemon, and Goat Cheese

By AppleAnnie • July 7, 2010 • 1 Comments

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Author Notes: The basil, honey, and lemon flavors blend well with the tang of fresh goat cheese. It makes a great salad dressing as well as a dip for fresh, crisp veggies. - AppleAnnie

Serves 4

4 ounces fresh, plain goat cheese at room temperature
grated zest from ½ lemon (regular or Meyer)
juice from ½ lemon (regular or Meyer)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon agave nectar (optional)
1 tablespoon tightly packed fresh basil leaves rolled and thinly sliced

Blend all the ingredients except the basil until smooth and creamy. (A mini-prep works fine for this amount.)
Add the fresh basil and blend again until basil shreds are evenly distributed.
Refrigerate for several hours for the flavors to develop.
Serve as a dip for crudités, a spread for crackers, as a salad dressing, or as a topping for cooked vegetables