“Tastes like the fresh veggie spread Grandma used to whip up for picnics… cool, creamy, and packed with crunch.”
Save this simple, old-fashioned favorite! ❤️
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup mayonnaise or sour cream
- 1 small carrot, finely grated
- ½ cup finely chopped cucumber (seeds removed)
- ¼ cup finely chopped celery
- ¼ cup finely chopped bell pepper (any color)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: fresh dill or parsley
Instructions
- In a bowl, beat together cream cheese and mayo until smooth.
- Add carrot, cucumber, celery, bell pepper, and green onions.
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and herbs if using.
- Mix until everything is well combined.
- Chill at least 1 hour to let flavors blend.
- Serve with crackers, veggies, bagels, or as a sandwich spread.
💕 Why people love it
It’s crunchy, creamy, fresh, and tastes like something you’d find on a potluck table in the ’70s or at Grandma’s kitchen counter. Simple ingredients, BIG flavor.
Enjoy !!!
