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### 2. **Carrot and Goat Cheese Dip**
A creamy dip that pairs wonderfully with fresh vegetables or pita bread.
**Ingredients:**
* 2 cups cooked carrots, mashed([Natasha’s Kitchen][1])
* 1 cup goat cheese([chubbyvegetarian.blogspot.com][3])
* 2 tablespoons olive oil([Add Some Veg][4])
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* Salt and pepper to taste
**Instructions:**
1. Mash the cooked carrots until smooth.
2. In a bowl, combine the mashed carrots, goat cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice.
3. Mix until the dip reaches a creamy consistency.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve chilled with fresh vegetables or pita bread.
*Source: [Recipes Made Easy](https://www.recipesmadeeasy.co.uk/carrot-and-goats-cheese-dip/)*
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### 3. **Warm Goat Cheese and Carrot Salad**
A hearty salad combining roasted carrots and warm goat cheese.
**Ingredients:**
* 12 carrots, peeled and chopped
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* Salt and pepper to taste
* 200g goat cheese
* 4 cups mixed greens
* 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Toss the chopped carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread the carrots on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
4. While the carrots are roasting, place the goat cheese in the oven for the last 5 minutes to warm.
5. In a large bowl, combine the roasted carrots, mixed greens, and balsamic vinegar.
6. Top with warm goat cheese and serve immediately.
*Source: [Epicurious](https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/warm-goat-cheese-and-carrot-salad-with-marjoram-honey-vinaigrette-240031)*
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### 4. **Carrot and Cheese Log**
An appetizer featuring a blend of carrots and cheese rolled into a log.
**Ingredients:**
* 2 medium carrots, finely grated([Natasha’s Kitchen][1])
* 1/2 cup reduced-calorie soft-style cream cheese([cooks.com][2])
* 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese([cooks.com][2])
* 1/4 teaspoon fines herbes, crushed([cooks.com][2])
* 1 small cucumber([cooks.com][2])
* 1/4 cup Grape Nuts cereal([cooks.com][2])
**Instructions:**
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, cream cheese, Parmesan, and fines herbes.
2. Mix until well blended.
3. Shape the mixture into a 7-inch-long log.([cooks.com][2])
4. Slice the cucumber and slightly crush the Grape Nuts cereal.
5. Roll the cheese log in the crushed cereal to coat.([cooks.com][2])
6. Serve with cucumber slices.
