Benedictine Dip

1 large cucumber, peeled
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons grated onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/8 cup sour cream
Dash green food coloring, optional

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Accompaniments: trimmed baby carrots and sugar snap peas, blanched, raw, trimmed baby radishes

Grate cucumber and drain in a fine mesh sieve. Combine cucumber, cream cheese, onion, salt, mayonnaise, sour cream and food coloring (if using) in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl and add chopped dill. Taste for seasoning. Serve with crudite.

Courtesy of Food Network