INGREDIENTS (Serves: 20)
¾ cup chopped leeks1 (8oz) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup creamy salad dressing
1 Tbsp white vinegar
1 Tbsp white sugar
½ (12oz) jar bacon bits
Salt
Pepper
STEPS
- In a bowl, mix together all ingredients thoroughly
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until well chilled
TIPS
- Daiya cream cheese is a vegan, non-dairy option to replace over regular cream cheese.
- Low fat salad dressings are recommended to lower the total fat content for this recipe.
- Creamy salad dressing option: Blue cheese, thousand island, caesar, ranch
- Sour cream can be added to give this recipe a bit of sour tone and make it less greasy.
- Homemade dairy-based dip is best in refrigerator for 3-4 days.
WELLNESS TIPS
Leek contains nutrients like vitamin K, vitamin C, manganese, folate, vitamin A, copper, iron, and vitamin B6.
- It also contain a significant amount of fiber that helps with digestion, control blood glucose and cholesterol level.
- With all the benefits, eating leeks can be beneficial in controlling blood glucose and blood pressure.
Recipe adapted from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/21846/leek-dip/
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