Looking for simple party dip recipes for your next outdoor gathering? Find 40 easy cold dip recipes perfect for summer parties. These summer appetizers are sure to please any crowd.
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The kick-off to summer has officially begun, which means there are pool parties, graduation parties, summer potlucks, barbecues, and picnics just around the corner. So, you may be starting to look for easy summer side dishes or appetizers to bring to your next outdoor party.
When it comes to easy party foods, we love simple crockpot appetizers and party dips. But, on a hot summer day, the perfect summer appetizer is homemade cold dip recipes. These simple make-ahead cold dip recipes are super easy to whip up and ideal for feeding a crowd.
You can serve these savory and sweet cold dip recipes with chips, crackers, vegetables, or fruit. Or, add them to your summer charcuterie board for a fun way to impress your guests at your next summer get-together.
Looking for more summer recipe ideas? Summer is all about the food! Find delicious summer grilling recipes like grilled chicken, kabob recipes, or juicy burger recipes. As well, as summer salads, like pasta salads and potato salad recipes.
And, you can’t forget about the dessert! Easy no-bake summer desserts are perfect to bring to summer parties. We also love making fruit desserts during the hot summer months, like strawberry, blueberry, and raspberry desserts. Plus, we can’t forget about all the refreshing frozen summer treats when we want to cool off.
Cold Dip Recipes for Summer Parties
Find the best crowd-pleasing cold dip recipes that are perfect for summer parties or potlucks. Enjoy everything from French onion dips to homemade hummus and fresh tomato salsa. As well, as deliciously sweet fruit dips.
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Crayons and Cravings
French Onion Dip
Creamy homemade French onion dip is easy to make and so much better than the stuff that comes in a can. Golden, caramelized onions combine with cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream for a flavorful savory dip that is perfect for game day, parties, or snacking at home.
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2
A Cedar Spoon
Lemon Whipped Feta Dip
Lemon Whipped Feta Dip is a tangy, slightly sweet dip that is creamy and is the perfect appetizer or snack. Feta cheese is whipped with lemon juice and garlic and finished off with lemon zest and a sprinkling of za’atar. I love serving this feta dip with crunchy vegetables, pita chips, or pita bread. You can also spread this on toast or baguette!
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3
Busy Family Recipes
Mexican Street Corn Dip
Mexican Street Corn Dip is a mouthwatering and flavorful appetizer that is made in less than 10 minutes! Packed with corn, green chilis, sour cream, and 3 different types of cheese, you won’t want to skip this dip!
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4
Thyme With Heather
Greek Yogurt Vegetable Dip
Easy to make and creamy using Greek yogurt, this Greek yogurt dill dip is the perfect fresh vegetable dip.
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5
Green Bowl 2 Soul
Sour Cream and Onion Dip
Sour cream and onion dip- a deliciously creamy and satisfying dip that can make your appetizers taste even better. It's very easy to make and needs just eight basic ingredients.
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6
Belle of the Kitchen
Million Dollar Dip Recipe
Million Dollar Dip is easy, delicious, and impossible to resist. With just a few minutes of prep and five simple ingredients, you will have a crowd-pleasing dip that everyone will want the recipe for!
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7
Hungry Hobby
Spicy Seven Layer Bean Dip
This version of refried bean dip uses homemade ingredients for an ultra-fresh taste, it’s SUPER easy too! Seven layers just waiting for your chip!
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8
Little Black Skillet
Creamy Fried Dill Pickle Dip with Potato Chips
If you love fried pickles, then you're going to love this fried pickle dip. Creamy, tangy, and topped with toasted crunchy panko breadcrumbs, this dip will disappear in a flash!
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9
Dancing Through the Rain
Cheddar And Sour Cream Ranch Dip
Elevate your snack game with this Cheddar Ranch Sour Cream Dip, a creamy and flavorful dip that's perfect for parties or movie night. This easy-to-make dip combines the zesty goodness of ranch with the rich tang of sour cream, creating a crowd-pleasing appetizer that everyone will love.
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10
Aleka's Get-Together
Beer Cheddar Cheese Pretzel Dip (Cold Spread)
This pub-style Beer Cheddar Cheddar Cheese Dip is the perfect spread to serve with pretzels! The main ingredients in this appetizer are cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese and BEER! Best of all, it takes just 5 MINUTES to whip up!
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11
Gift of Hospitality
Easy Cold Crab Dip
This quick and easy Crab Dip is the perfect light appetizer. Serve on saltines but fancy it up with julienned radishes on top!
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12
Little Nomads Recipes
Cold Artichoke Dip
Enjoy the delightful simplicity of Cold Artichoke Dip! This powerful dip features cream cheese, Parmesan, chives, garlic, and plenty of artichokes. Serve it with crunchy veggies or crackers for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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13
Modern Honey
Cold Spinach Dip
This easy spinach dip is made with spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, ranch powder, and water chestnuts. This cold spinach dip is made with only 5 ingredients and is always a hit at parties!
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14
On My Kid's Plate
Taco Dip With Ground Beef (7 Layer Dip!)
Deliciously creamy and topped with layers of flavor, this taco dip with ground beef is perfect for parties. Whether you’re having a potluck or tailgating, this easy taco dip recipe makes a great appetizer, is a crowd pleaser and could be a meal by itself!
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15
She Wants To Be Good
Cottage Cheese Queso Dip
This easy and flavorful Cottage Cheese Queso Dip is the perfect cheesy dip for a party or simply to enjoy as a healthy snack.
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16
Cheerful Cook
The Best Ever Smoked Salmon Dip
A simple, and delicious Salmon Dip that’s done in LESS than 5 minutes and with just 3 ingredients!
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17
Pam's Daily Dish
Easy Cucumber Dip
Try this easy cucumber dip. It’s cool, refreshingly delicious. Any leftovers, use as a salad dressing or sandwich spread.
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18
Chef's Pencil
Easy Feta Dip w/ Roasted Tomatoes
This is a summery and super easy to make feta cheese dip that pairs well with toast and either fresh or roasted tomatoes.
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19
A Seasoned Greeting
Cream Cheese Salsa Dip
You only need 5 ingredients and 10 minutes to make cream cheese salsa dip. This is the dip you can make for any party and it will be a crowd pleaser!
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20
Peel with Zeal
Easy Cold Spinach Artichoke Dip
This cold spinach artichoke dip without mayonnaise is ready to revamp your party spread. Creamy, cheesy, and absolutely delicious, this dip will have your guests begging for the recipe.
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21
Ask Chef Dennis
Homemade French Onion Dip
Making caramelized onions from scratch is easier than you think. The rich depth of flavor they add to a homemade French onion dip will put those store-bought varieties to shame.
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22
Two Healthy Kitchens
Layered Pesto Appetizer Dip
This scrumptious layered dip is super-easy to make, in less than 10 minutes. With summer-y basil pesto and lots of Mediterranean toppings, it's always a crowd favorite!
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23
Piping Pot Curry
Bruschetta Dip (Easy 5-Ingredient Recipe)
This balsamic bruschetta dip is an easy, vibrant appetizer made with just 5 ingredients. It is fresh, juicy, and packed with amazing flavors.
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24
Debra Klein
Homemade Fresh Tomato Salsa
Fresh tomato salsa is so easy to make, incredibly delicious, goes with everything and everyone adores it. This fresh and vibrant dip is made with just 4 simple ingredients.
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25
Grain Free Table
Tomatillo Green Chili Salsa
This easy to make salsa verde is perfect for summer parties.
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26
Nibble and Dine
Easy Bean Dip
This easy bean dip recipe is full of bold flavors! You just need some canned beans and a few other basic ingredients to make this dip in only about 10 minutes.
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27
Chef Ani
Quick and Easy Classic Hummus
Hummus is such a quick and easy recipe and can be used in so many different recipes with a whole variety of unique flavors. Keep a few cans of garbanzo beans on your shelf, and when you are in need of a quick dip, make some hummus.
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28
Living Chirpy
Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
A delicious party appetizer or an easy late-night snack, this Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus comes together in only a few minutes with minimal clean-up.
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29
Plates by Nat
Edamame Hummus
Edamame hummus is a fun and delicious dish that is ready in 10 minutes. It is super creamy with so much flavor from herbs, garlic, and tahini. Enjoy as a dip, spread for toasts, or add a scoopful on your salad
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30
The Clean Eating Couple
Easy Healthy Fruit Dip
This Easy Healthy Fruit Dip Recipe is so delicious! Made with only 4 ingredients, this is the best low cal fruit dip!
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31
Recipes From a Pantry
Funfetti Dip
Celebrate 4th of July with this creamy Funfetti Dip recipe! This sprinkle-filled cake batter dip is perfect for all your summer parties.
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32
Baking Beauty
Cannoli Dip
This rich and creamy cannoli dip take only 10 minutes to make. This tastes like cannoli in dip form and could not be easier to make.
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33
Sustain My Cooking Habit
Cream Cheese Caramel Dip for Apples
A delicious cream cheese caramel dip recipe that pairs perfectly with crisp apples or your favorite graham crackers.
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34
A Southern Soul
Easy Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip
This no-bake dessert has all the classic flavors of cheesecake yet it’s taken to a whole new level with the addition of fresh fruit!
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35
Ottawa Mommy Club
Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Dip
This caramel pecan cheesecake dip is perfect for any occasion. The fruit dip is easy to prepare and can be served with more than fruits!
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5 More Cold Dip Recipes You Are Sure to Love:
- Guacamole– Downshiftology
- Pineapple Salsa- Love and Lemons
- Crack Dip- Spend with Pennies
- BLT Dip– Simple Joy
- Dill Dip– The Salty Marshmallow
There you go, 40 easy cold dip recipes for summer parties. I hope you’ve been inspired to try one of these savory or sweet cold dips. They would be perfect for serving a crowd at your next summer gathering. Enjoy!
Looking for more summer recipes to try?
- 27 Quick and Healthy Summer Meals
- 45 Quick No-Fuss Summer Dinner Recipes
- 28 Best Summer Crockpot Dinner Recipes
- 33 Easy & Fun S’more Recipes
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