Cucumber Goat Cheese Spread

• 1 seedless cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped fine (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 8 ounces soft mild goat cheese (about 1 cup), at room temperature
• 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon leaves
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Accompaniment: toasted French bread slices or crackers

1. In a food processor puree 1/2 cup cucumber with goat cheese, zest, and lemon juice until almost smooth.
2. In a bowl stir together cucumber mixture, remaining cucumber, tarragon, 1 tablespoon onion, and pepper.
3. Spread may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.
4. Let spread soften and stir it before serving.
5. Sprinkle spread with remaining tablespoon onion.
6. Serve spread with toasts or crackers.

cucumber, goat cheese, freshly grated lemon zest, lemon juice, tarragon, red onion, freshly ground black pepper, accompaniment

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/cucumber-goat-cheese-spread-13036 (may not work)