5 Amazing Summer Dip and Salsa Recipes

Check out these delicious and easy to make summertime dips and salsas!

Written by: Soni Satpathy-Singh

Published: July 5, 2016, 8:28 PM IST

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When entertaining, sometimes the most impressive display of food is a buffet of bright, fresh finger foods! Summer fiestas, in particular, can herald no fun without an array of dips and salsa that pair deliciously with margaritas and beers.

We have rounded up our favorite fiesta-inspired desi dips that will surely be a hit at your next summer soiree! Each recipe serves approximately 8 to 10 people and ingredients can easily be doubled or even tripled to feed a larger crowd.

We recommend serving each and all with an array of cut vegetables—such as spears of bell peppers and endives and carrot and cucumber sticks. Fresh tortillas chips, naan chips along with small poppadums and crostini make for delicious accompaniments as well.

1. MANGO SALSA

Serves 8 to 10

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Ingredients

• 3 ripe mangos, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• ½ cup chopped red onion
• ¼ cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
• 1 large lime, juiced (about ¼ cup lime juice)
• 2 teaspoons chaat masala 
• ⅛ teaspoon salt

[Read Related: “4 Commonly Used Spice Mixes you can Make at Home“]

Directions

In a serving bowl, combine the mango, bell pepper, onion, cilantro and jalapeño. Drizzle lime juice and toss to combine. Season with chaat masala and salt, tossing again to combine. For best flavor, let the salsa rest for 10 minutes or longer in the refrigerator.

2. SPICED TOMATILLO AND AVOCADO DIP

Serves 8

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Ingredients

• 4 medium tomatillos, husked and quartered
• 1 avocado, pitted and peeled
• 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
• ½ cup fresh cilantro sprigs
• ¼ small red onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• ½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder
• ¼ teaspoon kala namak

Directions

In a food processor, combine the tomatillos, avocado, jalapeño, cilantro, onion, and lime juice. Pulse until the mixture is the texture of relish. Season with cumin and kala namak.

3. YOGURT-MINT MASALA DIP

Serves 8

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Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups whole Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup chopped mint
• 1 tablespoon garam masala powder
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• ½ teaspoon salt

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt, mint, garam masala, lime juice, and salt. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

4. SAAG & WHITE BEAN DIP

Serves 8

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Ingredients

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• ½ teaspoon coriander seeds
• a 15.5-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed
• 2 ½ cups spinach leaves
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• kosher salt and black pepper

Directions

In a small saucepan, heat the oil with the garlic, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds over medium heat until fragrant, 2 minutes; let cool.
In a food processor, combine the garlic oil, beans, spinach, dill, and lemon juice and puree until smooth. Refrigerate to serve cool or serve at room temperature.

5. PINEAPPLE BLACK BEAN MASALA GUACAMOLE

Serves 10

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Ingredients

• 2 medium avocados, halved, seeded, and peeled
• ¼ cup mint chutney
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• ½ cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
• ½ cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon kala namak

[Read Related: “2 Simple, Delectable Homemade Chutney Recipes“]

Directions

In a large bowl mash avocados then stir in chutney and sour cream until it’s combined smoothly. Stir in pineapple, beans, jalapeño, onion, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, cumin, and kala namak. Cover and chill for 2 hours or until ready to serve.