Summer Dip Recipes
There’s no better way to start your summer party than with a crowd-pleasing favorite: dip! Whether you’re scooping it up with chips or crunchy crudités, these recipes are sure to please.
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Creamy Avocado Dip
Think of this dip as the creamy, tangy cousin to guacamole. The Parmesan may seem out of place, but it's a stand-in for hard-to-find Mexican cheese and is the secret ingredient. Serve it with tortilla chips or veggies, or on the side with grilled chicken or steak.
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Summer Salsa With a Shot
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Creamy Homemade Hummus
Once you make your own hummus you’ll never go back to store-bought again! Molly shows you how to whip up a batch of this creamy dip with just a few, simple ingredients.
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Alton Brown's Guacamole
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White Bean Dip With Pita Chips
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Spicy Cilantro-Yogurt Dip
This green dip is tangy and spicy and great with grilled flat bread or cut-up vegetables for dipping.
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Grilled Corn Salsa
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Caramelized Onion Dip
Caramelized onions might seem like they're better suited for fall, but trust us — this savory chip dip is unbelievably delicious with crunchy summer veggies.
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Tangy Guacamole-Ranch Dip
Bring two crowd-pleasing favorites (guacamole and ranch dressing) together in this creamy dip for crunchy pita chips.
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Alton Brown's Salsa
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Basil Ranch Dip
Use prepared pesto in this buttermilk ranch-style dip for bold basil flavor in a matter of minutes.
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Lima Bean-Tahini Dip
This bright green dip is every bit as flavorful as you’d expect. Chock-full of fresh herbs, citrus, nutty tahini and salty crumbled feta is the bold accompaniment your summer crudités deserve.
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Buffalo Hummus
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BLT Dip
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Pizza Hummus
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Cauliflower with Avocado-Cilantro Dip
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Gina Neely's Spinach Dip
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Sour Cream and Onion Hummus
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Giada's Curried White Bean Dip
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Claire Robinson's Easy Tzatziki
The key to great tzatziki? Make sure you drain all the excess liquid off the grated cucumber before adding it to your yogurt. This guarantees a dip that's lusciously thick and cream — and full of flavor.
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Tzatziki
Greek yogurt’s thicker texture eliminates the need to drain yogurt in cheesecloth as most commonly seen in tzatziki recipes. Wringing out the moisture from your cucumber ensures that the tzatziki stays thick and creamy. We chose fresh dill and mint over dried to provide the brightest flavor possible.
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