a gazillion of my favorite Cold Dip Recipes ⋆ NellieBellie

Today I’ve gathered some of my favorite cold dips. These are recipes to serve a crowd (or for a potluck if you are from Minnesota ;)) and always a crowd favorite. The cold Crab Dip and Pimento Cheese Dip are must-try’s. Like, non-negotiable you MUST try.

delicious cold dips to bring to your summer party!

During the summer, my favorite thing to serve at a party or anytime a crowd is gathered is dip and chips. In fact, we sometimes have parties with only dips. If you ask my sister what her favorite food is she says…dip. Any kind. Which means I make ALOT of dips.

So good.

I also ended this collection with what I personally believe to be the very BEST dip. It is so dang easy and fast. So dang. Easy. Fast.

But first, let’s get to my favorite cold dips…

5 Minute Avocado Ranch Dip from Two Healthy Kitchens

Cheddar Bacon Garlic Dip from The Gracious Wife

Dill Pickle Dip from A Forks Tale

Mediterranean Layered Dip from Dinner at the Zoo

Easy Taco Dip from Sugar Spun Run

Chipotle Ranch Chip Dip from The Creative Bite

Sriracha Cheddar Cheese Ball from A Weary Chef

Cold Crab Dip from Wholesome Yum

Cold Spinach Feta Dip from Easy Family Recipes

BLT Dip from The Gracious Wife

Spicy Corn Dip from Lydi Out Loud

Mexican Street Corn Dip from Baby Savers

Beer Dip from The Two Bite Club

Lemon Dill Dip from Simply Stacie

Smoked Salmon Dip from Dinner at the Zoo

Pimento Cheddar Cheese Dip from Tastes of Lizzy T

Parmesan Bacon Dip from Who Needs a Cape

Black Bean and Corn Salsa from Garnish and Glaze

Creamy Cucumber Layered Dip from The Creative Bite

Creamy Black Bean Avocado Dip from The Gracious Wife

Roasted Red Pepper Dip from Belle of the Kitchen

Salmon Dip from Sunny Sweet Days

Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette Dip from Who Needs a Cape

Loaded Bacon Ranch Dip from Food Folks and Fun

Some tips for cold dips:

keep them cold in the refrigerator until time to serve.
if they are going to be unopened for any length of time, place the bowl into a large bowl filled with ice.
most dips use a base of sour cream, mayonnaise, cream cheese, or yogurt. Many of which can be interchanged to dietary preferences.
adding fresh herbs right before you serve your dip is a great way to elevate the dip.
many dips can be made a day or two ahead of when you are serving and it will enhance the flavor.
for a simple and fun party idea, cover the bottom of a small plastic cup with dip and add veggies or ships to the remainder of the cup. Line them up for the guests to enjoy.

3 ingredient cream cheese olive dip. So easy and a perfect cold dip for a party!

And, of course, my absolute favorite is the 3-ingredient Olive Dip. Which cannot get any faster, easier, or tastier!

3-ingredient Olive Dip

I would love to hear what is your go-to cold dip recipe. I’m always looking to try new ones. My sister’s birthday is coming up soon and I have to be prepared :).