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  5. 25 Summer Dip Recipes That Start Any Meal Off Right

25 Summer Dip Recipes That Start Any Meal Off Right

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Artichoke and Crab Meat Dip
Credit: Jennifer Davick

Summer produce is the best produce, and we're always looking for new ways to use our farmers' market finds. Fresh tomatoes, corn, seafood, and more star in these tasty summer dip recipes. You'll never go back to store-bought once you try our homemade sweet onion dip, and if your salsa needs an upgrade, we can't wait for you to try our smoked version. We freshened up old-school crab dip and gave hummus a Southern twist with our version that uses fresh summer field peas. The kids will love our Austin diner-style queso, while the adults will appreciate our lighter Eggplant-Yogurt dip. Whether you need an afternoon snack or a pre-dinner appetizer, turn to these summer dip recipes, and you won't be disappointed. Celebrate the season of al-fresco dining with these fresh and delicious summer dips.

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Smoked Tomato Salsa

Smoked-Tomato Salsa
Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Recipe: Smoked Tomato Salsa

There are countless ways to use summer's finest fresh tomatoes, and this smoky dip is a new favorite.

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Corn and Jalapeño Dip

Corn and Jalapeno Dip
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Corn and Jalapeño Dip

This flavorful corn dip is made right in the slow cooker so you don't have to worry about keeping it warm all night.

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Smoky Field Pea Hummus

Smoky Field Pea Hummus

Recipe: Smoky Field Pea Hummus

Smoked ham hocks deepen the flavor of many Southern dishes, including this summery dip.

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Hot Crab-and-Artichoke Dip

Hot Crab-and-Artichoke Dip
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey

Recipe: Hot Crab-and-Artichoke Dip

This creamy crab dip includes Southern-favorite Old Bay seasoning plus two kinds of cheese.

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Crunchy Summer Salsa

Brisket Tacos with Summer Salsa
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Recipe: Crunchy Summer Salsa

Fresh peaches and crunchy diced cucumber meet in this refreshing salsa recipe.

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Homemade Onion Dip

Homemade Onion Dip
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Homemade Onion Dip

Instead of grabbing a container of it at the grocery store, make your own flavorful, addicting onion dip.

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Texas Caviar

Texas Caviar
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Recipe: Texas Caviar

The best thing about this popular dip? It's actually secretly healthy (don't tell the kids).

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Creamy Feta-and-Herb Dip

Creamy Feta-and-Herb Dip
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Creamy Feta-and-Herb Dip

If it's too hot outside for a warm baked dip, try this cool, tangy dip that's delicious with crunchy crudités.

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Crawfish Dip

Crawfish Dip
Credit: Greg DuPree

Recipe: Crawfish Dip

This fresh seafood dip is the ideal way to get a summer party started.

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Bacon-Pimiento Guacamole

Nashville Hot Chicken Dip
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Bacon-Pimiento Guacamole

We made classic guacamole even better by adding bacon, of course.

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Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Back Bean Corn Salsa
Credit: Antonis Achilleos

Recipe: Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Use fresh summer corn from the farmers' market as the base of this fresh and flavorful dip.

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Eggplant-Yogurt Dip

Eggplant-Yogurt Dip
Credit: Photo: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele

Recipe: Eggplant-Yogurt Dip

This twist on classic baba ganoush starts with fresh eggplant from the farmers' market.

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Creamy Crab Dip

Creamy Crab Dip
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Creamy Crab Dip

We revisited your favorite vintage crab dip recipe with a fresh upgrade.

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Artichoke and Crabmeat Dip

Artichoke and Crabmeat Dip
Credit: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Artichoke and Crabmeat Dip

Spinach and artichoke has met its match with artichoke and crabmeat, and once you try it, you may never go back.

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Homemade Salsa for Canning

Homemade Salsa for Canning
Credit: Caitlin Bensel

Recipe: Homemade Salsa for Canning

Put up summer's best and give some to your neighbor with this fresh recipe.

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Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip

Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip
Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christina Lane; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip

We took the ingredients of Texas Caviar and turned them into a warm dip that's delicious with a crunchy corn chip.

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Creamy Crab Dip with Peppadews

Creamy Crab Dip with Peppadews
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Recipe: Creamy Crab Dip with Peppadews

This decadent dip is the ultimate crowd pleaser.

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Succotash Salsa

Succotash Salsa
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Succotash Salsa

Succotash is the side dish famous for showing off summer's best, and we turned it into an even more delicious dip.

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Austin Diner-Style Queso

Austin Diner-Style Queso
Credit: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Austin Diner-Style Queso

Bring your favorite Tex-Mex joint into your kitchen with this melty, cheesy recipe.

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Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
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Recipe: Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

This Southern spin on classic hummus is delicious with fresh veggies and pita chips.

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Creamy Shrimp Dip with Crispy Wonton Chips

Creamy Shrimp Dip with Crispy Wonton Chips
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Recipe: Creamy Shrimp Dip with Crispy Wonton Chips

Seafood is a summertime staple, and this tasty dip showcases it in a fun way.

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Cast-Iron Salsa

Cast-Iron Salsa
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Recipe: Cast-Iron Salsa

We'll take any excuse to use our cast-iron skillet, and it gives classic salsa a smoky upgrade.

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Sweet Onion and Bacon Dip

Sweet Onion and Bacon Dip
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Recipe: Sweet Onion and Bacon Dip

Georgia's sweet Vidalia onions shine in this dip that will be gone in minutes.

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Guacamole with Jicama

Guacamole with Jicama
Credit: Wynn Myers; Prop Styling: Lauren Smith Ford

Recipe: Guacamole with Jicama

You're going to love San Antonio chef Johnny Hernandez's bright guacamole recipe.

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Tomato and Feta Dip

Tomato Feta Dip
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Recipe: Tomato and Feta Dip

This recipe goes above and beyond your usual chip-and-dip combo with warm breadsticks.

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    1 of 25 Smoked Tomato Salsa
    2 of 25 Corn and Jalapeño Dip
    3 of 25 Smoky Field Pea Hummus
    4 of 25 Hot Crab-and-Artichoke Dip
    5 of 25 Crunchy Summer Salsa
    6 of 25 Homemade Onion Dip
    7 of 25 Texas Caviar
    8 of 25 Creamy Feta-and-Herb Dip
    9 of 25 Crawfish Dip
    10 of 25 Bacon-Pimiento Guacamole
    11 of 25 Black Bean and Corn Salsa
    12 of 25 Eggplant-Yogurt Dip
    13 of 25 Creamy Crab Dip
    14 of 25 Artichoke and Crabmeat Dip
    15 of 25 Homemade Salsa for Canning
    16 of 25 Southwest Black-Eyed Pea Dip
    17 of 25 Creamy Crab Dip with Peppadews
    18 of 25 Succotash Salsa
    19 of 25 Austin Diner-Style Queso
    20 of 25 Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus
    21 of 25 Creamy Shrimp Dip with Crispy Wonton Chips
    22 of 25 Cast-Iron Salsa
    23 of 25 Sweet Onion and Bacon Dip
    24 of 25 Guacamole with Jicama
    25 of 25 Tomato and Feta Dip

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