Summer tables glisten with a variety of dishes presenting contrasting flavours to suit everyone's preferences. Sometimes, the guest preferences are so bizarre that you can come to one conclusion and go all in to create the many requested items. Oftentimes, this leads to flavours cancelling each other, creating a crude interference that may not seem very pleasing. One way to bridge the gap between the flavours is by presenting a dip that complements every recipe.
Dips are an integral part of festive and family gathering tables. So many recipes, like spring rolls, tater tots, salads, grilled recipes, samosa and fried stuff, can never go down the throat without dipping into their characteristic dips. Without being boastful and pretentious, dips highlight the flavours of recipes and still portray their natural taste.
Dips are especially better when made with summer produce. Summer is always blessed with so many opportune fruits and vegetables, whose popping colours decorate the table in many ways. The best way to use this produce is by crafting many delicious dips that can go with a variety of dishes for your upcoming potluck or summer outing. From herbal to zesty, check out these creative dips that can be the highlight of the party.
7 Dips For Summer Parties
1) Sour Cream Spinach Dip
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Sour Cream Spinach Dip features spinach, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise and herbs. This creamy and tangy dip is perfect to pair with fried fish, chips, bagels, and veggies. Just mix everything together and chill before serving. It's a crowd-pleaser at parties and gatherings, loved by both kids and adults.
2) Summer Veggie Salsa
Summer Veggie Salsa is a refreshing mix of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, corn, and peppers. It's bursting with flavours like lime, cilantro, and a hint of spice. Great as a dip for tortilla chips or a topping for grilled meats. It's colourful, healthy, and brings the taste of summer to any meal.
3) Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy Caviar brings together black beans and black-eyed peas, all made delicious with the addition of veggies and jalapeno pepper. It is great for make-ahead recipes and easy to pack up for camping and summer outings.
4) Tzatziki
Tzatziki is a creamy Greek dip made with thick Greek yoghurt and cucumber, squeezed to remove excess moisture for a rich texture. Fresh dill and mint add vibrant flavours, enhancing its freshness. Unlike traditional methods, Greek yoghurt eliminates the need for draining.
5) Caramelised Onion Dip
Caramelised onions impart their beautiful sweet flavour to creamy dip, making it a well-liked among all the other options. Try to simmer the onions on low heat to get a concentrated flavour. Mix them up with cream cheese, garlic, seasonings and some vinegar, and let them sit in the fridge to chill before serving.
6) Cilantro Yoghurt Dip
Cilantro Yoghurt Dip gives the kick of zestiness with its creamy yoghurts, charmed with fresh cilantro. A squeeze of lemon levels up the zestiness and jalapeno pepper adds a spicy tingle. This dip goes well with sandwiches, veggies and chips.
7) Basil Ranch
Basil Ranch puts a refreshing spin on the ranch dressing by infusing the flavours of fresh basil. It's creamy, herby, and versatile, ideal for salads, veggies, or dipping pizza crusts.
Create these delicious dips to pair your meal with a tantalising surprise.