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Easy 1-Point Dips for Summer

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Jul 27, 2009 7:10 am US/Eastern

Easy 1-Point Dips for Summer

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) ― They're fabulous with vegetables or chips, as sandwich spreads or finishing sauces. Whether you're in the mood for Mexican, Tex-Mex or Greek, creamy or chunky, this collection of dips leaves jarred salsa and light ranch dressing begging for mercy. Stash a few batches in your fridge for carefree snacking.

Feta and Spinach Dip - http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/index.aspx?recipeId=116251

Prep – 12 min
Cook – 1 Min
Serves – 8
POINTS VALUE – 1

Ingredients:

4 cup(s) spinach, fresh, chopped (about 2 oz)
1/2 cup(s) light cream cheese
1/2 cup(s) fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup(s) crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup(s) chives, fresh, minced, divided 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp table salt, or less to taste (optional)

1 - Place spinach in a small saucepan with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat and then cook for 1 minute; drain well.

2 - Place spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, feta cheese, 2 tablespoons of chives, lemon juice and pepper in a blender; puree. Taste dip and add salt if desired. Spoon dip into a serving bowl and sprinkle with remaining tablespoon of chives. Yields about 3 tablespoons of dip per serving.

Creamy Mexican Dip - http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/index.aspx?recipeId=142591

Prep – 10 min
Cook – 0 Min
Serves – 8
POINTS VALUE – 1

Ingredients:

1 cup(s) plain fat-free yogurt, Greek-variety recommended
1/2 cup(s) salsa, hot chipotle variety suggested
3/4 cup(s) avocado, diced
1/3 cup(s) cilantro, fresh, chopped
1/4 cup(s) red onion(s), chopped
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp table salt, or more to taste

Garnish
1/4 cup(s) avocado, diced 1 tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
1 tbsp red onion(s), chopped

1 - In a medium bowl, stir together yogurt and salsa until blended; stir in remaining ingredients except garnishes. Cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.

2 - When ready to serve, transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with garnishes. Yields about 1/4 cup per serving.

Black Bean Dip - http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/index.aspx?recipeId=142401

Prep – 5 min
Cook – 0 Min
Serves – 8
POINTS VALUE – 1

Ingredients:

15 oz canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup(s) cilantro, fresh, leaves, loosely packed, plus extra for garnish
1/2 cup(s) salsa
1/2 cup(s) plain fat-free yogurt
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp table salt

1 - Put all ingredients in a food processor or blender; blend until desired consistency—either chunky or smooth. Spoon dip into a serving bowl and garnish with cilantro. Yields about 1/4 cup of dip per serving.

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