FUNSHINE RANCH DIP

A favorite for hungry kids, this recipe makes a great after-school snack, and even looks like a kid’s drawing of a sun. For a reduced-fat version, substitute Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Light or Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Fat Free bottled dressings.

You’ll need:
1 bag (3.5 ounces) sun-dried tomatoes
1 stalk (or one half cup) celery, diced
3 large carrots
2 cucumbers
3 tablespoons Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® bottled dressing*

Instructions:

1. Place the sun-dried tomatoes in the processor bowl (remember to ask an adult for help).
2. Add the Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® bottled dressing*. Process until creamy.
3. Add the celery and process again.
4. Place a small bowl of the Funshine Dip in the center of a light-colored plate.
5. Slice cucumbers and carrots into sticks, and arrange like the sun’s rays around the dip.

Makes 6 sandwiches.

*Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® bottled dressing can be substituted with Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Light or Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Fat Free bottled dressings.

Created by the Makers of Hidden Valley® Salad Dressings