GOAT CHEESE DIP WITH "PRIMARY" CRUDITES

Goat Cheese Dip with

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 1/2 ounces soft mild goat cheese (such as Montrachet)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped radishes
2 tablespoons chopped green onion tops
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed
1 15-ounce can baby corn, drained
1 radish bunch, tops left on
French bread baguette slices
Additional chopped radishes
Additional chopped green onion tops

Steps:

Blend cheese, oil and generous amount of pepper in processor until smooth. Add 3 tablespoons chopped radishes and 2 tablespoons chopped green onion tops and just blend in. Transfer to bowl. Blanch green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender. Drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain well and pat dry. (Dip and beans can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
Place dip in center of platter. Surround with green beans, corn, whole radishes and bread. Sprinkle dip with additional chopped radishes and onions.