Delicious Recipes for Summer

A ménage of delicious flavours, this recipe may not be a quickie, but the dressing is well worth the effort!

White Bean Dip and Raw Veggies

Summer Picnics! What's not to love? The weather is great, the birds are chirping, and you're relaxing on your picnic blanket

on the green grass, munching delectables to your little heart's content. Alone or with great company, nothing beats eating outside — and getting some much-needed vitamin D in the process.

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When the thought of picnicking comes to mind, some folks immediately flock to the grocery store for convenient, prepared deli foods to take on-the-go, but if you're not careful, the price of your picnic in the park can turn into the equivalent of a night out on the town! Why not put a little home-made love into your picnic basket and save your pennies for cocktails on the patio? We invite you to try Peggy K's recipe for White Bean Dip with Raw Veggies.

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups (or cans) white beans or cannellini beans
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 tablespoon Vega Antioxidant Omega Oil Blend
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary

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Directions:
Add all ingredients (except rosemary) to a food processor or high-powered blender and process. Stir in minced rosemary and serve.
Serve with raw veggies, such a red bell pepper wedges, celery, carrots, or cucumber slices.

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