Get ready to elevate your summer gatherings with mouthwatering slaws, dips, and salsas. From tangy coleslaws to zesty salsas, I’ve got you covered. Follow along for 20 delicious recipes that will take your summer entertaining to the next level.
Living in Arizona it’s all about cold foods or foods you can make on the grill. The thought of turning on a home oven between April to October is pretty much unheard of here. This is the very reason why I have 7 grills and 2 pizza ovens. I’ll gladly do all of my cooking outside.
It’s nothing for me to flip a burger, jump in the pool for a second to cool off and go straight back to the grill.
Summer Slaws
Whether it’s for dinner, a cookout, or just because you’re craving it, these are my most popular slaws. They are all super easy and absolutely delicious!
They can be a side dish or added to a dish. For example, I LOVE coleslaw on top of pulled pork. It just completes the sandwich for me!
Best Broccoli Slaw Salad
Crispy and packed with veggies, seeds, cranberries, and bacon topped with my Grandma’
Pittsburgh Slaw
This no-mayo slaw is iconic to Pittsburgh and is always a huge hit at every cookout!
The Best Classic Diner-Style Coleslaw
Retro diner-style coleslaw with that perfectly balanced sweet & tangy dressing mixed with cabbage, carrots, onions, and seasonings.
Honey Mustard Coleslaw
The Best Honey Mustard Coleslaw! Just 5 ingredients are needed to make one of the best coleslaws you’ve ever had! Perfect as a side, snack, or on sandwiches!
Apple Coleslaw With A Honey Dijon Vinaigrette
Crisp apples and crunchy slaw mixed gently and then coated in a honey dijon vinaigrette make this perfect for any season.
The Best Cranberry Pecan Coleslaw With Creamy Maple Dressing
A combination of tart dried cranberries, crispy pecans & crisp coleslaw coated the most amazing creamy sweet maple dressing. The perfect cooler weather coleslaw to pair with your holiday meats!
Every Summer Gathering Needs a Great Salsa
All of these are either no-cook or items you can absolutely make on the grill or smoker. My favorite out of all of these… I’d have to say either the roasted pepper salsa or the charred corn salsa. I will say that corn salsa has been a meal for me many a summer night!
Salsa Fresca (pico de gallo)
This Farm-Fresh Salsa Fresca is the perfect mixture of chopped tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, garlic, avocado, jalapeno, and a kiss of lime! Use it with chips, add it to burgers for a fiesta topping, and spoon it over chicken or pork. Works great on crackers and in omelettes!
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde
The perfect blend of sweet and spicy is what this homemade Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde is all about! It’s packed with flavor, super simple to whip up, and always a crowd favorite!
Triple Pepper Roasted Salsa
Get ready for THE BEST roasted salsa you’ll ever have! 3 types of peppers make up this crave-worthy, chip-loving, need-to-have, salsa!
Luscious Watermelon & Pineapple Salsa
The sweet tropical heat of watermelon, pineapple, and jalapenos in an amazing salsa
Charred Corn Black Bean & Shrimp Salsa
This chunky salsa takes full advantage of summer-fresh vegetables, herbs, seasoned shrimp, and a honey lime drizzle in the most delicious and addictive way!
Summer Must-Make Dips
I’m seriously such a dip fiend. Like I’ve been known to just have a dip with chips, veggies, or the like as a meal. From sweet to savory, I have you covered below.
Cheesy Dill Pickle Bacon Cheese Ball Dip
Chopped dill pickles mixed with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and seasonings make this dish the life of any party!
SNICKERS® Cheesecake Dip with Cinnamon Sugar TOSTITO® Scoops
For those nights when you need a sweet dip, this is a MUST-MAKE! It’s everything that you love about a Snickers but kicked up a notch!
The BEST Homemade French Onion Dip
Yes, this really is THE BEST dip!
Ultimate Loaded Beer Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Dip
This loaded cheesy dip starts with the Hoosier Hill Beer Cheese Mix, more beer, shredded cheddar & smoked Gouda, crispy bacon, and minced jalapenos! This dip comes together in minutes!
Easy Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Dip – Hot or Cold!
The perfect creamy, cheesy, spicy party dip! Minced jalapeños, creamy cheese, cheddar cheese, and spices make this an addictive hot or cold dip!
Easy One Bowl Italian Herb Ricotta Dip with Sundried Tomatoes
Made with rich ricotta cheese, fragrant Italian herbs, and flavorful sundried tomatoes, this dip is a symphony of flavors in every bite.
Brownie Batter Cheesecake Dip
Mixing two great loves of brownie batter (eggless) and no-bake cheesecake makes this positively one of the best dips EVER!
The Best Esquites (dip version of Elote Mexican Street Corn)
This Elote (Mexican Street Corn) is truly the best dip ever. Grilled corn mixed with a luscious creamy spicy mixture, spices, fresh cilantro, and Cotija cheese!
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