A winning appetizer should be easy, fun, and delicious. What better way to bring all those ideas together in a bowl than with a tasty dip? To encourage you to go for it, we've rounded up more than 50 salsas, cheesy dips, hummus variations, and even a handful of dessert dips in order to get your creative juices flowing. You'll find something for every palate, from chili con queso to Oreo cookie dough dip!
— Additional reporting by Nicole Perry and Brinton Parker
Pineapple, Mango, and Jalapeño Salsa
Get the recipe: pineapple, mango, and jalapeño salsa [1]
Lightened-Up Pimento Cheese Dip
Get the recipe: lightened-up pimento cheese dip [2]
Spicy Hummus
Get the recipe: spicy hummus [3]
Peanut Butter S'mores Dip
Get the recipe: peanut butter s'mores dip [4]
Grilled Pineapple and Coconut Guacamole
Get the recipe: grilled pineapple and coconut guacamole [5]
Classic 7-Layer Dip
Get the recipe: classic seven-layer bean dip [6]
Roasted Chipotle-Tomatillo Salsa
Get the recipe: roasted chipotle-tomatillo salsa [7]
Pumpkin Goat Cheese Dip
Get the recipe: pumpkin goat cheese dip [8]
Margherita Pizza Hummus With Grilled Pesto Bread
Get the recipe: margherita pizza hummus with grilled pesto bread [9]
Chipotle's Guacamole
Get the recipe: Chipotle's guacamole [10]
Supreme Pizza Dip
Get the recipe: supreme pizza dip [11]
Spicy Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus
Get the recipe: spicy chipotle pumpkin hummus [12]
Mediterranean Layered Dip
Get the recipe: Mediterranean layered dip [13]
Mushroom Goat Cheese Queso
Get the recipe: mushroom goat cheese queso [14]
Green Goddess Hummus
Get the recipe: green goddess hummus [15]
Greek-Yogurt-Based French Onion Dip
Get the recipe: lightened-up french onion dip [16]
Creamy Homemade Hummus
Get the recipe: classic hummus [17]
Pumpkin Pie Dip
Get the recipe: pumpkin pie dip [18]
Blistered Pea Hummus
Get the recipe: blistered pea hummus [19]
Beet Mint Yogurt Dip
Get the recipe: beet mint yogurt dip [20]
Oreo Cookie Dough Dip
Get the recipe: Oreo cookie dough dip [21]
Sriracha Hummus
Get the recipe: sriracha hummus [22]
Bacon Guacamole
Get the recipe: bacon guacamole [23]
Pimento Cheese Fondue
Get the recipe: pimento cheese fondue [24]
Green Goddess Dip
Get the recipe: green goddess dip [25]
Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Hummus
Get the recipe: sun-dried tomato basil hummus [26]
3-Ingredient Funfetti Dip
Get the recipe: three-ingredient funfetti dip [27]
Basic Pico de Gallo
Get the recipe: pico de gallo [28]
Pineapple Pickle Salsa
Get the recipe: pineapple pickle salsa [29]
Whipped Goat Cheese Dip
Get the recipe: whipped goat cheese dip with honey and pomegranates [30]
Roasted Pumpkin Seed Hummus
Get the recipe: roasted pumpkin seed hummus [31]
3-Cheese Spinach Artichoke Dip
Get the recipe: three-cheese spinach artichoke dip [32]
4-Cheese Queso Dip
Get the recipe: four-cheese chorizo queso [33]
Avocado Hummus
Get the recipe: avocado hummus [34]
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Get the recipe: buffalo chicken dip [35]
Spicy Sweet Potato Hummus
Get the recipe: spicy sweet potato hummus [36]
Dark Chocolate Fondue
Get the recipe: dark chocolate fondue [37]
Winter Squash Hummus With Za'atar-Dusted Pita Chips
Get the recipe: Winter squash hummus with za'atar-dusted pita chips [38]
Muhammara
Get the recipe: muhammara (Syrian roasted pepper and walnut dip) [39]
Hot Crab Dip
Get the recipe: hot crab dip [40]
Green Olive Dip
Get the recipe: green olive dip [41]
2 Takes on Guacamole
Get the recipes: guacamole with feta and spicy guacamole [42]
Watermelon Mango Salsa
Get the recipe: watermelon mango salsa [43]
Basic Guacamole
Get the recipe: classic guacamole [44]
Nacho Cheese Dip
Get the recipe: nacho cheese dip [45]
Beet Hummus
Get the recipe: beet hummus [46]
Hoagie Dip
Get the recipe: hoagie dip [47]
Baba Ghanoush
Get the recipe: baba ghanoush [48]
Edamame Hummus
Get the recipe: edamame hummus [49]
Slow Cooker Crab Artichoke Dip
Get the recipe: slow cooker crab artichoke dip [50]
