Food and Recipes Dish Dips No-Cook Dip Recipes That'll Be The Star Of Any Potluck By Jenna Sims Jenna Sims Jenna is a Digital Editor for Southern Living and joined the team in 2014. She writes, produces, and assigns content with a focus on email growth and commerce content. She covers a range of topics in the lifestyle space from holiday gift guides to new product launches to tips for cooking with your air fryer. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on April 20, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez Allow us to introduce you to your favorite new dip recipes, because you don't have to turn on your stove or oven to serve them. These no-cook dip recipes are great to make when you need a homemade dish to serve or bring along to a party but are short on time the day of the gathering. Most of these recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve. Just because these easy dip recipes don't require any cooking, doesn't mean they lack flavor. In fact, we bet your guests will be asking for the recipe after just one bite and they're sure to be surprised when you tell them how easy it was to make. From classic pimiento cheese to black-eyed pea hummus to a creamy crab dip and more, these are our best no-cook dip recipes. 01 of 13 Creamy Avocado Dip Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry This one-step recipe is party-ready after two or three minutes in the food processor. You'll find both mayonnaise and sour cream on the ingredient list to give this avocado dip the ultimate creamy texture. The dip pairs well with both veggies and tortilla chips. 02 of 13 Basic Pimiento Cheese Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox If you're looking for a classic, no-frills pimiento cheese this recipe is what you need. Just make sure you hand shred the cheese for best results. Mix it in last to preserve the texture. 03 of 13 Sweet Pea-Parmesan Dip Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Here's another food processor recipe that is so easy to throw together. Parmesan cheese and fresh garlic transform a bag of frozen peas into a bright, vibrant dip freshened with chopped mint and lemon zest. Serve with crackers or toasted baguette slices. 04 of 13 Texas Caviar Southern Living The earliest rendition of this classic dip recipe first appeared in the 1950s and it's still popular today. We like the added tartness of green tomatoes in this version. Simply stir together each of the ingredients, chill for two hours, and then it's ready to serve. 05 of 13 Orange-Basil Yogurt Dip Iain Bagwell You'd never guess there are four ingredients in this full-flavored dip. Orange-Basil Yogurt Dip makes the perfect accompaniment to grilled meats and vegetables. Once prepared, the dip can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. 06 of 13 White Cheddar-Chive Pimiento Cheese Hector Sanchez Aged sharp white Cheddar cheese and Dijon mustard give this pimiento cheese an extra punch of flavor. Use a box grater and shred half the cheese on the large holes and half on the small. Let stand 15 minutes before serving, or refrigerate up to three days. 07 of 13 Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus Hector Manuel Sanchez Instead of chickpeas, this recipe uses canned black-eyed peas as the base for hummus. Smoked paprika gives the dip an extra pop of color and adds another layer of flavor. Top with lemon zest if desired. 08 of 13 Cranberry-Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Emily Neighbors Hall Prop Stylist: Christine Keely This recipe uses whipped cream cheese as a creamy base for the homemade cranberry salsa. The sweet and tangy fruit gets an unexpected kick from the jalapeño chile. Use any leftovers as a breakfast spread on your toast or bagel. 09 of 13 Peach Salsa Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Fresh salsa always beats jarred, but this fruity version has an unusual twist. Chop up fresh peaches and toss with cherry tomatoes, red onion, chiles, and cilantro to achieve the vibrant color and flavor of this dip. Steal a few spoonfuls from the chip platter to top your tacos. 10 of 13 Cucumber Salsa Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer No need to stick with tomatoes—salsa can include any fresh fruits and vegetables from the garden. This tart salsa includes Granny Smith apples alongside chopped cucumbers. A squeeze of lime juice gives it a nice citrusy flavor. 11 of 13 Smoked-Fish Dip This savory dip comes to us from Adam Evans, chef at award-winning Birmingham restaurant Automatic Seafood and Oysters. You'll love the satisfying blend of smoky, creamy, and briny ingredients. The tartness of capers, lemon juice, and pickles balances the rich flavors. 12 of 13 Cinnamon-Raisin Almond Butter Dip Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis This dip is packed with protein from Greek yogurt and almond butter, then sweetened with 3 tablespoons of maple syrup and raisins. Serve it with apple slices—both kids and adults will want to dig in. 13 of 13 Creamy Crab Dip Hector Manuel Sanchez This crab dip recipe requires no oven time. Old Bay seasoning gives the dip a taste of the Lowcountry, while sour cream gives it a lighter feel than the cheesy versions. Use fresh lump crab meat for just-off-the-boat flavor. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit