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Five Dipping Sauce recipes that are perfect for Summer

August 9, 2016 By All That I'm Eating 10 Comments

The living is easy in summer. Gorgeous fresh produce, long days, and fantastically easy recipes. Create some wonderful dishes that will accompany you while you’re out and about or that you can simply enjoy while sitting at home.

The easiest way to produce some seriously delicious snacks, that are creative and simple to prepare, is to investigate the world of dips. From mayonnaise to sour cream, from pulses to avocados; dips can be healthy, tasty and fun to eat. Here are five ideas to start you on your way – enjoy!

Summer Dip Ideas

Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise isn’t one of life’s great mysteries. It’s relatively easy to make or you can buy it premade and add something, such as fresh chilli, to spice things up. Patience is the most important ingredient if you’re making it from scratch. Once you’ve broken two egg yolks into a blender add some salt, pepper, crushed garlic (optional) and some olive oil, a drop at a time for the first five drops, and only then let the oil flow in a consistent stream. The mixture will bind and then you can add the wine vinegar and play about with herbs, spices or mustard. To serve, the tried and tested match made in heaven, mayo with chips, never goes a miss.

Guacamole

For a dip with a Mexican twist Guacamole is the obvious answer. You can make this dish as hot as you like, though if you’re entertaining remember that not everyone enjoys tasting the hottest chillies on the Scoville scale! After you’ve combined mashed avocado with diced tomatoes, onions and a few jalapenos add lime or lemon juice, salt and pepper, and, although not strictly Mexican, you can even add some sour cream. Most importantly you’ll have created a super cool dip.

Peppers and Walnuts

The wonderfully sweet taste of red peppers works so well with walnuts. Roast the red peppers, then dice bread and walnuts. Add these ingredients to a blender and add pepper, lemon juice, cumin and a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mix. Taste, taste and then taste again just add a little cayenne at a time, less really is more here. Prepare flatbreads or put some crispy McCain fries in the oven to really complement this dip.

Asian Inspired Mayonnaise

The gentle flavours of ginger, soy sauce and sesame seeds combined with homemade mayonnaise and fresh spring onions make for a very light and tasty dip. You could have this as an accompaniment to barbequed prawns or you can just enjoy this as a dip with crisps. Simply combine all the ingredients in a blender, taste and then serve. It really is as easy as that.

Hummus

Boiled and mashed beans have been the basis of many North African and Middle Eastern dips for centuries. They’re easy to prepare and they’re tasty too. The fantastically delicious hummus is a wonderful combination of crushed chickpeas, tahini (sesame paste) lemon, cumin and garlic. Blend all the ingredients together and you will have created a very moreish dip.

Summer Dip Ideas

The wonderful thing about hummus is that you can add other flavours, sundried tomatoes are a good idea, or you could be really adventurous and add a variety of crushed nuts to the mix. If you’re looking for colour, roasted beetroot will add a sensational look and taste to your dip.

Dips are easy; you’ll only be limited by your imagination when it comes to preparing these succulent delights. Open your mind, experiment and, most importantly, have some fun!

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Comments

  1. Avatarangiesrecipes says

    August 10, 2016 at 13:55

    Guacamole and hummus are my favourites!

    Reply
    • AvatarGiGi Eats says

      August 12, 2016 at 17:57

      I second this!!! I cannot be left in a room alone with either – haha! Unless, the purpose is for me to clean up the leftovers 😉

      Reply
  2. Avatarcheri says

    August 10, 2016 at 14:00

    I’m a big snacker, love these dips!

    Reply
  3. AvatarJohn/Kitchen Riffs says

    August 10, 2016 at 14:15

    Great dipping sauces! Love and make them all. And you’re right — most excellent and appropriate for summer. Thanks!

    Reply
  4. AvatarAnu - My Ginger Garlic Kithcen says

    August 11, 2016 at 14:31

    Wow! All of these five dipping sauces sounds absolutely delicious. Guacamole and asian inspired mayonnaise are making me drool! 🙂

    Reply
  5. AvatarMonica says

    August 11, 2016 at 17:16

    Great post! A good sauce is so important and you’ve covered it! : )

    Reply
  6. AvatarDavid says

    August 12, 2016 at 13:14

    These should be the five major food groups.

    Reply
  7. AvatarDenise Browning says

    August 12, 2016 at 16:01

    Love all five dips but the hummus and guacamole really, really caught my eye. Love to dip chips, fresh vegetables, and bread sticks in them.

    Reply
  8. AvatarTandy | Lavender and Lime says

    August 15, 2016 at 09:43

    I have to try the peppers and walnut dips. I made tahini this weekend but decided against hummus as it is too cold here for dips of any sort. Now, holding thumbs this comment goes through 🙂

    Reply
  9. AvatarKushi says

    August 18, 2016 at 05:09

    I love hummus and guacamole. Great post dear!

    Reply

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