Super Healthy Garlic-Herb Dip

Today's Super Healthy Super Bowl snack uses lots of fresh herbs in a dip that is a perfect compliment to cut-up veggies.  You can prepare it up to a day ahead, leaving lots of time for the day-off cooking you may want to do for your Super Bowl party!

Creamy Garlic-Herb Dip

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 Tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 1 Tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
  

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed for 2 minutes or until smooth. 
2. Serve with cauliflower and broccoli florets, carrot and celery sticks, and bell pepper strips.

Yield: 3/4 cup (2 tablespoons/serving)

Recipe Courtesy of Cooking Light, via MyRecipes.com