Ingredients

Makes about 1 1/4 cups

　　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

　　

Step 1

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

　　

Step 2

Serve spread with toasts or crackers.