Extra-Green Green Goddess Dip

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Extra-Green Green Goddess Dip
It's the watercress that makes this new riff on a classic greener—and zestier, too.

Makes about 1 1/4 cups

PREP TIME:

15 minutes

TOTAL TIME:

15 minutes (vegetable prep time not included)

Recipe by Melissa Clark

Photograph by Gentl & Hyers

January 2011

Ingredients

• 2 2
• cups
• (packed) trimmed watercress sprigs (from 1 large bunch)
• 1/2 1/2
• cup
• fresh basil leaves
• 3 3
• tablespoons
• chopped fresh chives
• 1 1
• tablespoon
• chopped fresh tarragon
• 1/2 1/2
• teaspoon
• finely grated lemon peel
• 1/2 1/2
• cup
• mayonnaise
• 1/4 1/4
• cup
• crème fraîche or sour cream
• 1 1/2 1 1/2
• tablespoons
• fresh lemon juice
• 2 2
• anchovy fillets
• 1 1
• teaspoon
• Dijon mustard
• 1 1
• garlic clove, peeled
• Assorted cut-up vegetables (for dipping)
• Assorted chips (for dipping)

Preparation

Step 1

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients in processor; blend 5 seconds. Add next 6 ingredients. Blend until herbs, anchovies, and garlic are finely chopped, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally. Season dip with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

Place bowl of dip in center of platter; surround with vegetables and chips.

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