Watercress Dip Recipes

Steps:

• Wash spinach; drain, but do not dry. Transfer to a large stockpot. Cover, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel, and squeeze out excess liquid. Let cool slightly; coarsely chop. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate, and let cool slightly.
• Whisk together yogurt and lemon zest and juice in a medium bowl. Stir in spinach, onion, and watercress; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with watercress sprigs, and serve with lettuce leaves for dipping.

Steps:

• .In a food processor, pulse watercress and green onion until coarsely chopped.
• Add cream cheese and mayo and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper, pulse to blend.
• Transfer to a serving bowl. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Steps:

• Assorted cut-up vegetables (for dipping) Assorted chips (for dipping) 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.

Steps:

• Thoroughly wash and dry the watercress. Chop it roughly, then finely chop it in a food processor. Place cream cheese in the bowl of a mixer and blend on medium speed until smooth. Add the sour cream and blend to combine. Add watercress and continue blending until smooth. Serve with raw vegetables, thin toasts or chips.