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I love indulging in healthy dips and this one is loaded with vegetables! I think you’re going to love the crunch and the flavor!
There I was, browsing Pinterest, when I came across a photo of this skinny poolside dip.
Now, you guys, I love dip. I’m generally powerless to resist it. But, when I hear things like “skinny” in a recipe title, I’m usually not that excited. I’m sorry, but fat and calories are delicious. Still, there was something about the dip that just made me curious.
I clicked the photo and was led to Home Trends Utah, where the recipe for the dip was shared. And I could not get that dip out of my head. I’d already been to the grocery store twice that day. There was no way I could go back for the dip ingredients. It’d be wrong. I’d be an embarassment to my family. The cashiers already look at me funny and I could just imagine what they’d say if I went back again.
Then I looked at the dip again, hopped in my car, and went to a different grocery store that I only go to when I’ve worn out my welcome at my home store.
This dip, man. It’s surprisingly good. I mean, it’s basically a bunch of raw veggies stirred up with some cream cheese and ranch seasoning. I used full fat cream cheese, because like I said: Calories are delicious. That said, I did reduce the cream cheese by half. So…basically it’s still somewhat skinny. I mean, right? You can totally use fat free or low fat cream cheese if you’re into that sort of thing. I didn’t miss the extra brick of cream cheese, but do what you feel is right in your heart.
This dip is full of crunchy bell peppers, corn, jalapenos, and black olives. You could add in some black beans, if you swing that way. Or maybe some sundried tomatoes? Finely diced carrots? Raw green beans? If it’s crunchy, it’d probably be delicious in this dip.
I love snacks and appetizers like my grape jelly meatballs, buffalo chicken sliders, and white queso dip for the big game. If you’d like to try some healthy dips this year, this is the one!
Skinny Poolside Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 red bell pepper finely diced
- 1 jalapeno seeded, finely diced (double it up or leave in seeds if you want more spice)
- 1 small can black olives finely diced
- 15 ounces canned corn drained
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
Instructions
- Dump everything into a bowl and start stirring it together. As the vegetables start to release a little of their water, the mixture will come together much easier. Continue stirring until well combined.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge, covered, for up to 24 hours. The longer the dip sets, the more water the vegetables will release. We prefer this eaten sooner than later.
- Serve with crackers or chips.
Nutrition Information:
Other dip recipes you’ll love:
So Cal Fajita Dip by Oh Sweet Basil
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip by Buns In My Oven
The Best Spinach Artichoke Dip by Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
Pimento Cheese by Buns In My Oven
Cilantro Lime Mexi-Corn Dip by Kitchen Meets Girl
Pickle Dip by Buns In My Oven
marcie@flavorthemoments says
Everybody needs a “skinny” dip to eat while they’re wearing a bikini by the pool! This looks so delicious. Everything in this is a favorite of mine.
Ceil G says
Usually don’t like dips, but this is one I’ll try.
Kristy says
Oh yes, this does look amazing!! I do the same thing when I’ve worn out my welcome to my local grocery store…happens all the time:)
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
There would be nothing “skinny” about how much of this I would eat! It looks ridiculously delish! Love it, Karly. Have a great weekend… hopefully spent poolside!
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
This sounds awesome and so easy! I love the idea of black beans in it – pinned!
Lisa @ Wine & Glue says
This looks so delicious, Karly!! And I love this line!! –> Iโm sorry, but fat and calories are delicious.
A girl after my own heart ๐
Tahnycooks says
Going camping next week, I will be inhaling this by the campfire instead of the pool! Does it really matter where I make a pig out of myself? Yum!
Kari@Loaves n Dishes says
So summery, I’m totally craving this dip!
Kristi says
That dips sounds great. I love when recipes look so simple, but looks so good.
Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says
Oh My! So simple yet it is gobble up good! I need to make this for my party this Sunday! I am pinning and tweeting you!!
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
We are spending a lot of time by the pool! This would be great to include in our usual snacking!
Chelsea@Chelsea Is Dishing Up says
OMG, yum. How good would some lump crab meat be in this?????
Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig says
Dip controls me..it does. I would walk miles to be able to gorge on dip! So I’m putting on tennies and starting the trek to your house to have some.
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I would devour this! I have one with cream cheese, corn, and red peppers Ive posted about and love this one. Not sure if it’s skinny if I eat the whole bowl though ๐
Cookbook Queen says
Oh my….
My boys would never eat this (allergic to veggies. Not really, but, you know) but I would eat their helpings EASILY!!! Yum!!