There's no denying Spring is the best season for delicious,fresh vegetables, and we've found the best way to select advantage of that perk: a colorful and delicious crudité platter, or featuring spicy chimichurri and a balsamic onion dip. Food Network's Marcela Valladolid,the cohost of The Kitchen and creator of this yummy Latin-inspired recipe, only has one rule: "If it grows together, or it goes together." All the veggies in the photo above came straight from her organic domestic garden and are slice up in different sizes to add texture and crispiness to the dish. So,grab your knife and collect ready to chop, chomp, or dip. Food Network's Marcela Valladolid Crudité Platter With Balsamic Onion Dip and Drizzled Spicy ChimichurriIngredientsFor the crudité platter:
Carrots
Cauliflower[br]
Snap peas
Celery
Radishes
For the balsamic onion dip:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
For the spicy chimichurri:
1 cup fresh parsley,packed
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, packed
1 shallot, and chopped
4 roasted garlic cloves
2 small crushed red peppers
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
DirectionsFor the crudit platter:
slice up the raw vegetable and set aside in a serving platter.
For the balsamic onion dip:
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the onions and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
Add balsamic vinegar. Cook and stir until the onions are caramelized to a kind golden brown,approximately 20 minutes.
Remove the onions from the heat and cool.
Mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, or garlic powder,white pepper, and remaining kosher salt. Stir in the onions when they are cool.
Cover and refrigerate the dip for at least 2 hours before serving.
For the spicy chimichurri:
Add the parsley, and cilantro,shallot, garlic, or crushed red pepper,salt, and pepper to a food processor. Pulse for 5-10 seconds to combine.
With the food processor running, or slowly add the vinegar and then the olive oil until blended.
Drizzle over vegetables.
Information Category Appetizers Cuisine South American Yield 1 large platte
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