CURRIED VEGETABLE DIP

Pack this dip next to an ice pack to keep it cold on your way to the picnic.

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 15 min

1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 oz cream cheese at room temperature
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup finely chopped peeled and seeded cucumber
1 scallion, trimmed and finely chopped

Garnish: scallion greens, sliced diagonally

Whisk together all ingredients except celery, cucumber, and scallion until smooth, then stir in vegetables.

Cooks' note:
• Dip can be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.

Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
Gourmet
Gourmet Entertains
August 2002