Best Citrus Dip Recipes

HONEY, ALMOND, AND CITRUS FRUIT DIP

Steps:

• Beat yogurt and cream cheese together in a bowl. Stir in almond butter, orange juice, honey, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Taste and adjust amounts to your liking.

VEGETABLE BUNDLES WITH TARRAGON-CITRUS DIP

Steps:

• For the dip: In a medium bowl, whisk together the yogurt, tarragon, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Set aside for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to marry.
• For the bundles: Make small bundles of 1 or 2 pieces each of the carrots, peppers and cucumbers. Tie each bundle at the equator with one of the chives, and trim the chive to the appropriate length. Serve alongside the tarragon-citrus dip.

CITRUS FRUIT DIP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and flour. Stir in egg and juices. Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, fold in whipped topping. Serve with fruit.

FRUIT KABOBS WITH CITRUS DIP

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Dip banana slices in juice. Alternately thread fruit onto skewers. , In a small bowl, combine yogurt and vanilla. Serve with kabobs.

AVOCADO & CITRUS DIP WITH SPICY SPUDS & TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• Whizz half the avocado flesh with the yogurt, lime and lemon juice and seasoning. Dice the remaining avocado, then gently stir into the whizzed mix with most of the lime zest. Cover, then chill until ready to serve.
• Boil potatoes for 6 mins, then drain well and toss with olive oil, chilli powder and cumin seeds. Now set aside until half an hour before your guests arrive.
• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6, then roast potatoes for about 30 mins, shaking the tray halfway, until golden and tender. Transfer the dip to one or two bowls, scatter with the remaining lime zest and serve with the hot potatoes, and tortilla chips for dipping.

CITRUS-GINGER MAYO DIP FOR VEGGIES

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk well.
• Cover and chill at least 1 hour or until serving.
• Transfer to a serving bowl and place on platter; surround with various raw veggies, or steamed asparagus (or peeled, cooked prawns).

CITRUS AVOCADO DRESSING & DIP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until very smooth. You may have to scrape down the sides a few times, but it should get very smooth, light, and airy. Taste and add additional salt or pepper, as needed.
• To use as a salad dressing, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time to the dressing and whisk or blend to incorporate well, until you've got it as thin as you like.
• This will keep 3-4 days in the refrigerator, or can be frozen for 1-2 months in an airtight container. To use, simply thaw in your refrigerator or a bowl of cold water. Whisk to bring everything back together and serve cold!

CITRUS AVOCADO DIP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until very smooth (light and airy).
• To use as a salad dressing, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time to the dressing and whisk or blend to incorporate well, until you've got it as thin as you like.

CITRUS DIP

Steps:

• Mix altogether.
• Chill.

CITRUS-RICOTTA DIP WITH FIGS, HONEY & BASIL

Steps:

• Combine cheese, 2 Tbsp. figs, 1 Tbsp. basil, zest and dash pepper. Spread into 6- to 7-inch circle on serving plate.
• Top with remaining figs, basil, pepper and honey.
• Serve with crackers.