Zesty Pistachio Cream Cheese Veggie Spread
Looking for delicious holiday Pistachio Recipes? This Zesty Pistachio Cream Cheese Veggie Spread is a refreshing, tasty appetizer for holiday breakfast, brunch, and dinner parties.
This Pistachio recipe includes a combination of veggies, cheese, and lemon zest for a fresh take on a veggie spread. The recipe can be made into a Cheese Ball if desired.
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Are Pistachios A Healthy Nut?
The simple answer is yes!
Pistachios are a great source of fiber, nutrients, and antioxidants, plus they are low-calorie, making them an excellent choice for a healthy recipe.
In addition, pistachios can be substituted for almost any nut in a recipe.
Pistachio Cream Veggie Spread
This tasty cheese spread looks great served in a star-shaped dish for a festive Christmas Party Idea.
The combination of fresh vegetables and tangy lemon zest creates a refreshing dish that is great served with bagels, crostini, crackers, and more.
Ingredients for Pistachio Cream Cheese Veggie Spread
You can see all the ingredients needed to make this delicious tangy spread here. Exact measurements can be seen on the recipe card.
Preparation for Spread
Begin by zesting two lemons and set aside.
Next, chop the red pepper and green onions into small pieces.
Add the chopped vegetables to a chopping board. Then add feta cheese and pistachio nuts to the mixture.
Chop and Mix Ingredients
Begin to chop all the ingredients on the chopping board, mixing as you chop.
Once pistachios and onions are finely chopped, add the red pepper and lemon zest to the mixture.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and celery salt, and continue to chop and mix.
Finally, add the mixture to a mixing bowl with softened cream cheese.
Mix until the ingredients and cream cheese are a smooth spread.
Place in Serving Dish
Place the Pistachio Cream Cheese Veggie Spread in a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Remove and garnish with pistachio nuts and pomegranate seeds for color.
Serve with crostini or crackers.
This recipe can be made into a Cheese Ball if preferred. Perfect for Christmas and Holiday entertaining.
Zesty Pistachio Cream Cheese Veggie Spread Recipe
Equipment
- Wine Things 4-Piece Hand Painted Resin Handle with Stainless Steel Blade Cheese Spreader/Butter Spreader Knife, Assorted (Christmas)
- Everyday White by Fitz and Floyd Oval 16 inch Serving Platter, 16-Inch
- Glad Mixing Bowls with Pour Spout, Set of 3 | Nesting Design Saves Space | Non-Slip, BPA Free, Dishwasher Safe | Kitchen Cooking and Baking Supplies, White
- C&F Home Patriotic Star Serving Dishes Kitchen and Dining Red White and Blue Americana Set of 3 for 4th of July Independence Day Decor Decoration USA Memorial Day blue
Ingredients
- 5 Tbsp. Chopped Green Onion
- 3 oz. Feta Cheese Crumbles
- 3 Tbsp. Salted Pistachio Nuts
- 8 ox. cream cheese – softened
- Lemon Zest of Two Lemons
- 2 Tbsp. chopped Red Pepper
- 1/4 tsp. celery salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Zest two lemons
- Chop Red Pepper
- Chop Green Onions
- Add Onion, red pepper, feta cheese, and Pistachios to a chopping block.
- Chop until finely chopped
- Add Lemon zest, Red Pepper, Celery Salt, Salt & Pepper
- Chop and Mix again
- Add mixture to Soften Cream Cheese in mixing bowl
- Mix until smooth
- Add to a serving dish
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Garnish with Pistachio Nuts and Pomegranate seeds for color
- Serve with Crostini, bagels, crackers, etc.
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This spread sounds yummy. However, the recipe does not list the cream cheese and the amount. Please update the recipe. Thanks.
Lauren,
Oh my gosh. Thanks for letting me know. I’ll get that corrected.
What a delicious dish! Can’t wait to try it!
Stacy,
You will love it.
Oh, this sounds so delicious and I love pistachios. I am going to try this this weekend for football.
Wendy,
It’s really good. Thanks.
This looks delicious Rachel and so festive for the holidays! I can’t wait to try it!
Michele,
I really appreciate that.
This looks so good Rachel! Can’t wait to try this for the holidays.
Kim
It’s so so good.
I’ve never seen a recipe for dip like before, Rachel. It sounds so good! I can’t wait to try it!
Jen,
I made it up. LOL