Memorial day is here people! The true start date of summer. It’s the day the pools open and the grills are dusted off, so freaking exciting! Because it’s the start of barbecue season, I figured I’d treat you guys to three simple, easy and delicious dips you can take to all your upcoming parties that will make you and instant hit. Each only can be made within 10 minutes, isn’t that exciting?? Let’s get into it!
The first is a Vegan Ceviche. Generally Ceviche is made with seafood, I’m unclear of the science of it exactly, but essentially you somehow cook the seafood by soaking it in TONS of citrus. Here’s the secret though, you don’t really need the seafood at all, shrimp is nothing but an unnecessarily weird texture getting in the way of your ability to shovel delicious vegetables into your face.
I LOADED this one with veggies, including hearts of palm (my new favorite) which adds a great seafood texture, as well as artichoke hearts which are delicious and also add something that can resemble crab. However, the creamy avocado and mango here really steal the show. And the best part, all that citrus stops the avocado from browning, people will think you’re magic.
The next two dips are less extensive (less chopping) and are a little more standard. The first being the Herb White Bean Dip which is basically like a jacked up version of Hummos. You can swap out the herbs I use for ones you prefer but the overall point it to load it up with all the fresh flavors you can.
Finally, the Dill Pickle Dip. Andrew made me something very similar on our 3rd date, and I’m unashamed to say I ate a whole block of cream cheese in 10 minutes … on our THIRD date. By some miracle he’s still here. I of course added lemon and herbs to mine because I’m extra AF, as you know.
So here you go, make one, make all three, but either way you’re sure to be a hit very very minimal effort. Get out there and enjoy your long weekend you babes!
Until Next Time,
Jackie
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3 Easy Dips for Memorial Day
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dips, Appetizers, Sides
- Cuisine: Barbecue
Description
A Vegetable only Ceviche, herb loaded White Bean Garlic Dip, and creamy Dill Pickle Cream Cheese Dip all prepared in under ten minutes and all guaranteed to make you an absolute hit at any of your Memorial Day or other summer parties
Ingredients
- Vegetable Ceviche
- 1 can hearts of palm, sliced
- 1 can artichoke hearts, chopped
- 2 large avocado, diced
- 1 large cucumber, seeded and diced
- 1 large red pepper, finely diced
- 2 mangoes, diced
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 2 tbs fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1/4 fresh dill chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 limed, juiced
- 2 tsp old bay seasoning
- 1 tsp salt and pepper
- Garlic Herb White Bean Dip
- 2 cans cannelini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbs fresh chives, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tbs fresh dill
- 2 tbs fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp each salt and pepper
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Dill Pickle Dip
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 8 oz block cream cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
- 1 cup pickles, finely diced
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Vegetable Ceviche
- Combine all the vegetables and herbs together in a large bowl and toss until combined. Pour over the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, Old Bay, and the salt and pepper and toss. This will hold for a week in the fridge without the avocado’s browning, it’s basically magic. Serve with tortilla chips.
- White Bean Garlic and Herb Dip
- Pour the beans and olive oil into a food processor and blend on low until the beans are creamy. Add in the remaining ingredients and process on high for one minute until all the ingredients are fully incorporated. The dip will have a greenish hue. Top with a drizzle of olive oil and serve with veggies or pita chips.
- Dill Pickle Yogurt and Cream Cheese Dip
- Add the yogurt and cream cheese into a medium size bowl and whip with a hand mixer or a whisk until the cream cheese is mixed into the yogurt and it’s one creamy dip. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk until incorporated. Garnish with more pickles and dill and serve with wavy or ruffled potato chips (they’re stronger and better made for dipping).
