Skinny Poolside Dip one of those appetizers you aren’t going to be able to stop eating! It’s full of amazing flavors, can be made ahead of time, and is skinny? What’s not to love!
Appetizers and finger foods are some of the best foods ever! Am I right? The only problem is most of them are full of all the good stuff, or are deep fried. That’s why they taste so darn good!
I’m always on the hunt for a dip that can be thrown in the “healthyish” category. Skinny Poolside dip actually has veggies so I’m automatically calling it “healthyish”!
Not to worry though, even though it has veggies the kids will still love it. Heck, even my husband likes this dip and you don’t want to hear what he has to say about peppers! Eeek!
NOTE: I originally posted this recipe in December of 2014. I’m updating the photos and adding a video. The recipe was just right already, so it hasn’t changed.
Can this dip be made ahead of time?
Yes! That’s one of my other favorite things about it! Make it up to a day before you want to serve it!
After a few hours of sitting the flavors have a chance to get used to each other and I think it makes it even better!
If you’re throwing this together at the last minute it will still be fantastic! Trust me! I eat about half of it the minute after I stir it together! So good!
What dippers should I serve this with?
There are so many options when it comes to dippers. We’ve tried lots of different things and my favorite is still corn chips. If you’re looking for other ideas check out these.
- Mini sweet peppers if you’re sticking with the healthy thing!
- Celery is another fantastic healthy option.
- Wheat crackers
- Tortilla chips
- Corn Chips
- Butter crackers
- Crostini
- I’ve never tried it but I bet it would be delish rolled up in a tortilla, like a pinwheel.
Check out this video to see how to make it. It’s so easy!
Here’s a list of some of my other favorite appetizers!
- 2 Ingredient Cream Cheese Salsa
- Jalapeno Popper Roll Ups
- Dill Pickle Cheeseball
- Slow Cooker Little Smokies
- Cheesy Broccoli and Bacon Dip
- Easy Cheesy Refried Bean Dip
- Fresh Garden Salsa
- 5 minute Caramel Bugles
What’s happening on the farm?
Last week was the 4th of July, one of my favorite holidays! Of course we had to take care of the cows, but we let the boys take the afternoon off, and Justin quit working around 6 that evening! All they had to do that day was cut and chop feed for the cows, help a few cows that recenlty had babies and few cows that weren’t feeling well, and a few other odds and ends. It totally felt like a holiday because we actually took it easy!
We did take last Friday off, well we only worked until about 11:00 which is considered a day off around here. We took the boys and went kayaking in Island Park, Idaho. We also hiked, and explored the area. Oh, and we ate lots of yummy food too! It was a blast! Last night when we went to bed I told Justin that it felt so nice to take a couple days off. It was so nice and refreshing I actually felt like going back to work this morning! I think more days off should be in our plans! Now if I can talk those cows into cooperating!
Grab the Skinny Poolside Dip recipe!
You are going to love this dip! Of course it’s addicting to munch on with a bag of chips as an appetizer, or a snack. It’s also yummy for parties like New Years Eve, tailgating, or barbecues. I also love it as a side dish with my burgers!
Who cares what you eat with it…just eat it soon!
Skinny Poolside Dip
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz. package Greek Cream Cheese You could use regular cream cheese
- 1 pkg. dry ranch dressing mix
- 1 can corn drained
- 1 small can diced green chili's undrained (I used mild)
- 1 can diced olives
- 1 jalapeno diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper diced
- Corn chips or mini bell peppers for serving
Instructions
- Mix softened cream cheese, ranch mix and green chili's together until smooth.
- Add drained corn, olives and jalapeno, and red pepper. Stir to combine.
- Serve with corn chips or sliced mini sweet peppers.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Haha.. skinny dip made me laugh out loud. Maybe snort a little. And I hear ya on washing your jeans! I dread it. It takes awhile for them to fit just right again. Great recipe Amy! I love that Greek cream cheese!
I’m a chip and dip addict!! And I can’t wait to try this Skinny Poolside Dip, it looks delicious and would be perfect for our super bowl party!
Thanks Jenn! We are definitely eating this for the super bowl. After all, the super bowl is mostly about the food anyway!
Yep, I am so making this! Looks amazing!
Thanks Stephanie! It’s okay that it’s a favorite at my house because it’s skinny!
Ooo! Love a skinny dip…you know what I mean! Also love the addition of green chiles! This sounds great!
Patricia, a skinny dip is always a good idea! Haha! It’s a good thing this one is skinny because it’s addicting!
I’m with you on the jeans. And even if you don’t dry them, they still feel tight. It’s just not fair.
Totally saving this recipe for summer. It sounds awesome!
Amanda, I wouldn’t save this dip for summer! That’s far too long to have to wait to indulge in this stuff! The poolside is optional!
I love seeing all those veggies in there. Yum!
Ginny, I have to sneak veggies in my kids any way I can!
Reading this post, I think we may have been separated at birth! I need to make this soon !
Appetizers and desserts are my life! What else do you need? Hope you enjoyed the dip!
I made this for a pool party Yesterday, and it was a big hit. Both the name and the dip!! I substituted Fiesta Ranch dip mix for the plain ranch dip mix, and it added a spicy kick to the dip. This will be one of my go-to dips from now on! Thanks!
Oh what a great idea! I bet s little kick adds a great flavor to this! Glad it was a hit!
I don’t care for olives, so I would probably leave those out. Otherwise, if I do add the olives, are they black or green olives?
This will be perfect for this weekend’s Sunday Funday pool party! 🙂
This would be perfect for Sunday Funday! One of my kids doesn’t like olives either…you are missing out! You could easily leave the olives out if you wanted to. I add black olives!
Gotta try your dips. Tks
Yes! I can’t wait for you to try this dip! It hits the spot every time!
I love this recipe so much! So easy to follow and delicious!!
Easy recipes like this are the ones I come back to over and over! Enjoy!
This looks incredible!! I can’t wait to try!
Once you try it I think you’ll be hooked!
I could make a meal out of this! Looks delicious!
Hey, I wouldn’t judge you! Appetizers for dinner are the way to go!
I am also a chip and dip addict! I need to find the Greek cream cheese!
My addiction is bad! Reduced fat cream cheese works too!
This is the perfect summer appetizer! Love that it can be made ahead so that the flavors have time to develop! Looks delicious!
Make ahead recipes are my very favorite! Who has time at the last minute to whip a recipe together?
All these colors and flavors! I love them!
Thanks! It definitely has tons of yummy flavors packed in there! Perfect for summer!
Wow! Such a gorgeous dip! Love to try this!
Thanks! It’s so full of yummy flavors! We love this one!