Summer Dips

One of my favourite summer treats is fresh, smooth, delicious and tangy dips. They are a must every summer, as snack food is the best way to go in hot weather. 

These dips are great for parties, picnics, barbecues and much more. I chose these 7 dips because they are easy to make and very affordable for large parties. They are also always crowd pleasers, as they taste and look amazing. 


Kiwi and Mint

Ingredients

• Zespri Kiwi Fruits -4
• Mint leaves - 1/2 cup
• Coriander leaves - 1.5 cup
• Green chilies - 1.5 tsp
• Ginger - 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1tsp
• Sugar - 3/4 tsp
• Salt - to taste 
• Lemon juice - 1 tsp

Repinned from: http://maayeka.blogspot.ae/2013/06/kiwi-mint-chutney.html

Tuscan Bean Dip

Ingredients

• 1 15 Ounce Can Great Northern White Beans (drained and rinsed)
• 2 Tablespoons Caramelized Tomato Sauce
• 1 Clove Garlic (roughly chopped)
• Olive Oil
• Kosher Salt
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Repinned from: http://mymansbelly.com

Asparagus Dip

Ingredients

• 1-8 Ounces packaged cream cheese
• 14 ounces of asparagus
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese

Repinned from: http://dailydishrecipes.com

Honey Yogurt Dip

Ingredients

• 4 whole-wheat tortillas (8 in.), each cut into 8 triangles
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon anise seeds, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups Greek yogurt 
• 8 teaspoons honey
• 1/4 cup toasted pistachios, chopped fine 
• 16 small figs, each cut into halves

• Repinned from:http://www.myrecipes.com

Guacamole Dip

Ingredients

• 3 avocados
• 5 cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 red onion (finely chopped)
• 2 medium chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (de-seeded and minced)
• 1 serrano or jalapeño peppers (de-seeded and minced)
• 1 bunch of cilantro (de-stalked and chopped)
• 1 lime (juiced)
• 2 tbsp agave syrup
• salt and pepper to taste

Repinned from: http://alittleadrift.com/

Hummous

Ingredients

• 150g chickpeas
• Zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp tahini
• 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
• 120-140ml olive oil

Repinned from: http://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk

Tzatziki Dip

Ingredients

• 2 cups plain, nonfat Greek yogurt
• 2 cups cucumber, very small dice
• 1/2 cup fresh dill, minced (or 2 tbsp. dried)
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Repinned from: http://www.sohowsittaste.com/