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
Ingredients
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4 ounces
fresh, plain goat cheese at room temperature
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grated zest from ½ lemon (regular or Meyer)
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juice from ½ lemon (regular or Meyer)
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2 tablespoons
olive oil
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2 tablespoons
honey
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1 teaspoon
agave nectar (optional)
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1 tablespoon
tightly packed fresh basil leaves rolled and thinly sliced
Directions
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Blend all the ingredients except the basil until smooth and creamy. (A mini-prep works fine for this amount.)
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Add the fresh basil and blend again until basil shreds are evenly distributed.
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Refrigerate for several hours for the flavors to develop.
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Serve as a dip for crudités, a spread for crackers, as a salad dressing, or as a topping for cooked vegetables
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