Poolside Dip
Poolside Dip is a cool, creamy no-bake dip with ranch-seasoned cream cheese, sweet corn, black olives, bell peppers, and jalapeños for a little kick. It’s an easy make-ahead dip with just 6 ingredients and zero cooking required, perfect for summer pool parties, backyard BBQs, and afternoon snacks by the pool. Ready in just 5 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling) and makes 6 servings.
Hey there, sunshine seekers! This breezy dip is your poolside pal on any hot summer’s day spent relaxing by the pool.
Whether you’re chilling in a hammock with a book, or hosting a fabulous pool party, this refreshing and delicious dip is the perfect poolside pal.
This one’s named for exactly where it belongs – it’s one of my 22 Best Summer Appetizers for easy outdoor entertaining.
It’s perfect for those long, sun-soaked summer days when you are craving light dishes like a fruit salsa and a limoncello lady drink to go with it.
More Creamy Dip Recipes
- Million Dollar Dip – cheese and bacon party dip
- Everything Bagel Dip – savory seasoning in a creamy base
- BLT Dip – crispy bacon and fresh tomato in a creamy dip
- Chipped Beef Dip – old fashioned savory party dip
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See recipe card for complete information on ingredients and their quantities.
Ingredient Notes
Regular cream cheese – Full fat cream cheese works best or use low fat or fat free.
Ranch seasoning – One packet of creamy ranch dip mix or make it homemade. *recipe below*
Black olives – Sliced black olives are perfect. Substitute black beans or green olives if you prefer.
Corn – I like to use frozen corn but you can use canned or fresh corn.
Bell pepper – A red bell pepper makes a great color contrast. Or substitute green, yellow, or orange for the red pepper.
Jalapeño peppers – Fresh is best for this dip recipe. Seed and finely diced.
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How To Make Poolside Dip
- Combine the cream cheese and ranch seasoning in a medium bowl until combined.
- Fold in the remaining ingredients. Chill for 30 minutes for best flavor. Serve with crackers and veggies.
For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Serving Suggestions
- Tortilla chips, corn chips, pita chips.
- Raw vegetables like carrots, celery, cucumbers, and bell pepper.
- Potato chips, kettle chips, sweet potato chips, pork rinds.
- Crackers, butter crackers, Triscuits, or Wheat Thins.
- Fresh baguette slices, crostini, or garlic bread.
- Breadsticks
- If you love spicy but not in this dip, check out this Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip!
Storage
Refrigerator: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Be sure to stir it really well before you serve again. The vegetables might release some water.
Freeze: I don’t recommend freezing this dip. The cream cheese can separate and get grainy.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re planning to make the dip ahead of time, we recommend making it no more than a day in advance. This way, it will still taste fresh and delicious when you’re ready to serve it. Just be sure to keep it refrigerated until you’re ready to dig in and stir it really well.
Once you mix it, it’s best to enjoy right after you chill it. But if you have any leftover poolside dip, you can store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Give it a good stir before enjoying.
The ease of this recipe means you don’t really need to freeze it. The dairy and raw veggies will lose their texture and become a watery mess.
The jalapeño pepper does give this poolside dip a bit of a kick, but it’s not overly spicy. If you’re sensitive to heat, you can leave out the jalapeño or use less of it.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Soften the cream cheese close to room temperature to make mixing the ranch seasoning in easier.
- To make a skinny version, use low fat cream cheese or fat free cream cheese.
- Cut the veggies into pieces that are all the same size for easier eating.
- Keep all the veggies cold or chill them before stirring into the dip to start the chilling process.
- Stir any leftover dip into this savory cream cheese dip for a fun twist!
So go ahead, grab a chip, take a poolside dip, and enjoy the summer days!
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Poolside Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 2.25 ounce can sliced black olives, drained
- 1 15 ounce can of corn, drained
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
- 2 fresh jalapeno peppers seeded, ribbed, and diced small
Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese and ranch seasoning in a medium bowl until combined.
- Fold in the remaining ingredients.
- Chill for 30 minutes for best flavor.
- Serve with crackers and veggies.
Notes
- Soften the cream cheese close to room temperature to make mixing the ranch seasoning in easier.
- To make a skinny poolside dip, use low fat cream cheese or fat free cream cheese.
- Cut the veggies into pieces that are all the same size for easier eating.
- Keep all the veggies cold or chill them before stirring into the dip to start the chilling process.
- Serve it with a skinny sangria spritzer or a kiwi mint mojito!
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