We love a good party dip just as anyone else: flavorful, creamy, easily spreadable on a cracker. It makes your mouth water just thinking about it, right? That is, until you start to consider how much cheese might be in a single scoop. (Uh, oh!)
Enter: the brilliance of healthy dips. If you're on a health journey like Ree Drummond, congratulations! Food should make you feel as good as it tastes, which is why these healthy appetizers are full of good-for-you ingredients. Just take a gander at the ingredients list on our aptly dubbed green goddess chicken salad dip—it's loaded with so much cabbage and cucumber that heck, it basically counts as a salad.
Party dips are typically heavy on dairy—the selection here cuts down on butter, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Hummus bowls and salsa recipes make great alternatives. You can still get that velvety smooth texture by blending canned chickpeas with a spoonful of tahini or olive oil in a recipe like roasted red pepper hummus. Likewise, in something like fresh salsa, you can get that crunch you crave with chopped veggies and sliced fruit. And don't forget to bring the heat with a dash of spice or hot sauce! None of these easy appetizers skimp on flavor.
Everything is best in moderation, so a few dips with a little richness won't hurt you. (We'll always have a place in our hearts for cheese dips like you, queso!) But with these healthy dip recipes, you'll never think twice about doubling back for another scoop.
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Avocado Dip
Avocados are high in healthy fats. Translation? Guests will feel full between meals by snacking on this avocado dip. Unlike guacamole, this dip is silky smooth in texture because it's blended with Greek yogurt.
Get the Avocado Dip recipe.
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Corn Salsa
If you love a party dip with good crunch, go for a salsa! Summertime corn on the cob is delicious when charred on a grill—this will caramelize the sugars and bring out its sweetness.
Get the Corn Salsa recipe.
3
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Hummus is high in protein and fiber, thanks to its main ingredient of chickpeas. But this recipe uses another supermarket shortcut: roasted red peppers in a jar. Serve with toasted pita chips, cut veggies, and olives as part of a Mediterranean spread.
Get the Roasted Red Pepper Hummus recipe.
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Cowboy Caviar
This appetizer comes straight from the ranch! It's got flavor that all cowboys can get behind and hearty mix-ins that make it healthy: peppers, tomatoes, red onion, plus double the protein from black-eyed peas and black beans.
Get the Cowboy Caviar recipe.
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Beet Hummus
Beets are good for you: they're rich in vitamins and minerals, high in fiber, and loaded with antioxidants. Yes, you can scoop up all that goodness in this party dip. Oh, and just look at that pretty pink color!
Get the Beet Hummus recipe.
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Green Goddess Chicken Salad Dip
TikTok loves this recipe—and you will, too! The dairy is relegated to the dressing, which you can swap out for a slimmer kind. The dip itself contains four (yes, four!) cups of finely chopped cabbage.
Get the Green Goddess Chicken Salad Dip recipe.
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Avocado Salsa
You'll never have to decide between guac and salsa ever again. You get the best of both with this appetizer! Chopped poblano pepper, jicama, and cilantro give it fresh flavor and just a hint of spice.
Get the Avocado Salsa recipe.
8
Olive Tapenade
If you were looking for something to serve on toast, try this zesty tapenade. It uses two different types of olives—kalamata and green—for a briny punch of flavor.
Get the Olive Tapenade recipe.
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Tomatillo Salsa
Skip the jarred stuff and make your own! This salsa verde is a great way to bring out the flavor of roasted tomatillos, onions, and serrano peppers.
Get the Tomatillo Salsa recipe.
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10
Tzatziki
If you love the tangy creaminess of ranch dressing, meet your new favorite dip: tzatziki. It combines Greek yogurt with fresh cucumber, lemon, and a drizzle of olive oil. Just before serving, add fresh dill or mint for garnish.
Get the Tzatziki recipe.
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Pineapple Salsa
Prefer sweet over savory? Fruits like pineapple are a great inclusion to any healthy spread. All it takes for this salsa is five ingredients, plus a dash of kosher salt to bring out the flavors.
Get the Pineapple Salsa recipe.
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Dill Dip
Dill dip is what you might call healthy-ish as it contains mayonnaise and sour cream. That aside, the real flavor comes from a sprinkling of dried herbs and onions, garlic powder, and pickle juice. (That's right—from the jar!)
Get the Dill Dip recipe.
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Restaurant-Style Salsa
Ree's original salsa recipe is better than anything you'd order at a restaurant. (Hence, the name.) Her rules to abide by: No chunks, no vinegar, and lots of cilantro.
Get Ree's Restaurant-Style Salsa recipe.
14
Guacamole
Guacamole is always a good idea—and not just because it tastes so darn good. It's creamy and filling enough to feel indulgent while loaded with nutrients and healthy fats.
Get the Guacamole recipe.
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Healthy 7-Layer Dip
Seven layers of *anything* sounds like an indulgence. Not the case here: This recipe starts with a base of black beans, followed by a nonfat Greek yogurt mixture of spices, chopped veggies, and just a sprinkling of crumbled queso fresco.
Get the Healthy 7-Layer Dip recipe.
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French Onion Dip
You didn't think it was possible to enjoy a French onion dip? Think again: this healthy version swaps sour cream for Greek yogurt and that alone makes all the difference.
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Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
A lot of healthy dips err on the side of cool and creamy. This one's hot and bubbly! Spinach artichoke dip is typically loaded with dairy, but this version uses smart substitutes like tapiocha starch to get that cheesy, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Get the Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip recipe.
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Sweet Potato Hummus
If you've got a sweet potato, you're already halfway to making this healthy dip. Its earthy flavor comes from canned garbanzo beans and a mix of spices like smoked paprika and cayenne pepper. Serve with a platter of cumin flatbread chips.
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Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip
Ranch is a favorite of the Drummonds and this good-for-you copycat is worth a try! The homemade herb blend cuts down on the sodium typically found in premixed packets.
Get the Greek Yogurt Ranch Dip recipe at Well Plated by Erin.
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Fruit Yogurt Dip
Who said dessert was off the table? A grazing board is always a fun way to eat your fruits and vegetables, especially when this three-ingredient dip is the star of the spread.
