Caramelized Onion and Chive Dip

This dip was summer time perfection--easy to prepare, and wonderfully refreshing!

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 cup sour cream
4 ounces goat cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
salt and pepper, to taste

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-low heat. When it shimmers, add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are caramelized and brown, about 20 minutes. After about 15 minutes, add salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Meanwhile, combine the sour cream, goat cheese and chives in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Pulse until well combined. Add the onions and pulse until combined, about 10 additional pulses. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper as desired, then pulse a few more times to mix fully.

Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Serve with potato chips or crudités. We enjoyed this dip with lightly salted pita chips!