Summer Dip Recipes

Creamy avocado dip

Here's a savory, creamy cousin of guacamole. Parmesan cheese is an unexpected secret ingredient that replaces the hard-to-find Mexican cheese. Serve this dip with tortilla chips or vegetables, or with grilled chicken or steak.

Recipe: Creamy avocado dip

Tzatziki

The thick texture of Greek yogurt eliminates the need to strain the yogurt through cheesecloth, as required in traditional tzatziki recipes. Remove excess moisture from the cucumber to keep the sauce thick and creamy. For maximum flavor, we chose fresh dill and mint instead of dried.

Recipe: Tzatziki

Summer salsa with tequila

Jalapeños add a subtle kick to this fresh tomato salsa, and a couple of splashes of tequila take it to the next level.

Recipe: Summer salsa with tequila

Delicate homemade hummus

Once you make your own hummus, you'll never want to buy it again! Molly shows you how to make this creamy dip with just a few simple ingredients.

Recipe: Delicate homemade hummus

Caramelized Onion Dip

Caramelized onions might seem like a better choice for fall, but trust us—this savory dip is incredibly delicious with crisp summer vegetables.

Recipe: Caramelized Onion Dip

Guacamole

Alton mashes the avocado with a potato masher to evenly incorporate the spices. Chopped fresh tomatoes and onions provide the perfect lumps.

Recipe: Guacamole

Spicy sour cream dip with herbs

This zesty sour cream-based dipping sauce is perfect for snacking on fresh vegetables. Lemon juice, chopped fresh mint and parsley, and onion and garlic powder infuse it with a bright, refreshing flavor.

Recipe: Spicy sour cream dip with herbs

Bean dip with pita chips

Blend canned white beans with garlic, lemon, and olive oil. This flavorful and simple dip can be served with homemade pita chips or sliced ​​vegetables.

Recipe: Bean dip with pita chips

Spicy yogurt dip with cilantro

This green dip is tangy and tart, perfect with grilled bread or sliced ​​vegetables for dipping.

Recipe: Spicy yogurt dip with cilantro

Spicy Feta Dip

This versatile sauce goes great with just about anything! Serve it as an appetizer with crackers and vegetables, spread it on bread, or serve it with grilled chicken. The sauce requires no cooking: simply blend all ingredients until smooth.

Recipe: Spicy Feta Dip

Grilled Corn Salsa

Michael Chiarello grills corn and tomatoes for a sweet-smoky salsa: perfect for tortilla chips or as a taco filling.

Recipe: Grilled Corn Salsa

Roasted Garlic Dip

Roasted garlic has a rich, sweet-spicy flavor that truly elevates the creamy sour cream and cream cheese dip. Add fried pancetta pieces and a little fresh dill to the sauce, and serve as an appetizer with crackers or fresh vegetables for dipping.

Recipe: Roasted Garlic Dip

Buffalo Flavored Hummus

Keep your guests full with this hummus, inspired by another party food: Buffalo wings.

Recipe: Buffalo Flavored Hummus

Salsa

Make Alton's chunky salsa the day before the party to allow the flavors to meld well in the refrigerator.

Recipe: Salsa

Bean and tahini dip

This bright green dip is truly as flavorful as it sounds. The abundance of fresh herbs, citrus, tahini, and salty crumbled feta make a worthy, rich complement to summer vegetables.

Recipe: Bean and tahini dip

Ranch-Flavored Guacamole

Combine two favorite treats (guacamole and ranch dressing) into one with this creamy dip served with crispy pita chips.

Recipe: Ranch-Flavored Guacamole

Hummus with onions and sour cream

This hummus is inspired by onion- and sour cream-flavored potato chips. Serve with pita chips for dipping, or, for a double-take, with the aforementioned potato chips.

Recipe: Hummus with onions and sour cream

Basil Ranch Dip

Use ready-made pesto in this buttermilk-based ranch dip to add vibrant basil flavor in just minutes.

Recipe: Basil Ranch Dip

Cauliflower with Avocado and Cilantro Dip

Serve this green, creamy cauliflower dip as an alternative to potato chips.

Recipe: Cauliflower with Avocado and Cilantro Dip

Greek Layered Dip

This healthy appetizer is filled with delicious Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. It consists of three perfectly complementary layers: eggplant babaganoush, refreshing tzatziki, and a light salad of fresh bell peppers and olives.

Recipe: Greek Layered Dip

BLT dipping sauce

Sandra Lee transforms the traditional BLT sandwich into a fun and delicious dip.

Recipe: BLT dipping sauce

Pizza-Style Hummus

Tomato paste and herbs give hummus an Italian flavor.

Recipe: Pizza-Style Hummus

Simple tzatziki sauce

What's the secret to great tzatziki? Be sure to squeeze out all the excess moisture from the grated cucumbers before adding them to the yogurt. This will ensure a luxurious, creamy, and thick consistency for the flavorful sauce.

Recipe: Simple tzatziki sauce

Spinach dip

Gina's dip is as cheesy and creamy as a classic spinach dip, but it's slightly spicy thanks to sliced ​​green chilies.

Recipe: Spinach dip

Curried bean dip

Toast some pita bread in the oven—it's the perfect base for Giada's curried white bean dip.

Recipe: Curried bean dip