Journalist's Spread

Elevate your appetizer game with the "Journalist's Spread," a creamy, herb-infused delight that's as quick to prepare as it is irresistible. This no-cook recipe combines rich cream cheese and tangy Greek yogurt for a velvety base, brightened with zesty lemon juice, fragrant fresh dill, and finely minced chives. A hint of garlic and a drizzle of olive oil bring depth to this versatile spread, perfect for pairing with crackers, baguette slices, or crisp veggie sticks. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's an effortless crowd-pleaser that’s ideal for brunches, gatherings, or an indulgent snack. Whether you're hosting friends or enjoying some quiet time, "Journalist's Spread" is your go-to for creamy, herbaceous perfection.

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 200 grams cream cheese
• 50 grams Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 medium garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chives

Directions

Step 1

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and Greek yogurt. Use a fork or hand mixer to blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 2

2. Finely chop the fresh dill and chives, and mince the garlic clove.

Step 3

3. Add the chopped dill, chives, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture.

Step 4

4. Stir everything together until the ingredients are well distributed and you have a uniform spread.

Step 5

5. Taste the spread and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice.

Step 6

6. Transfer the spread to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chives or dill for presentation.

Step 7

7. Serve immediately with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh veggie sticks, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(296.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	873.4

Total Fat 83.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.3g
Cholesterol 203.7mg	0%
Sodium 1828.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 16.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g	0%
Total Sugars 9.3g
Protein 16.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 253.9mg	0%
Iron 1.0mg	0%
Potassium 397.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.2%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 7.4%