Cucumber Goat Cheese Spread |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 seedless cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped fine (about 1 1/2 cups) |
8 ounces soft mild goat cheese (about 1 cup), at room temperature |
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest |
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice |
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves |
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion |
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
accompaniment: toasted french bread slices or crackers |
Directions:
1. In a food processor purée 1/2 cup cucumber with goat cheese, zest, and lemon juice until almost smooth. In a bowl stir together cucumber mixture, remaining cucumber, tarragon, 1 tablespoon onion, and pepper. Spread may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Let spread soften and stir it before serving. Sprinkle spread with remaining tablespoon onion.
2. Serve spread with toasts or crackers.
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