This Veggie Dip is so easy to make and is seriously addicting! That’s okay though because it’s a healthy ranch dip that’s packed with veggies! It’s my go-to quick and easy appetizer recipe!
Serve it with crackers, corn chips, or keep things gluten-free and keto and serve it with sliced bell peppers!
I could literally survive on dips and appetizers! They have a way of making any boring old day feel like a party!
Party it is!
This easy ranch dip is a no bake, no cook recipe. All there is to it is opening a few cans, dicing some veggies, adding herbs and ranch dressing, and stirring it up and you’re there!
It’s best made ahead of time, which is PERFECT for busy days…which, honestly, is every day!
INGREDIENTS IN VEGGIE RANCH DIP
All you need is simple ingredients that are easy to keep on hand, plus a few veggies. Let me give you a few options in case you need to make substitutions.
- Cream Cheese – Use regular cream cheese, Greek yogurt cream cheese, or reduced-fat cream cheese which is sometimes called Neufchatel cheese. NOTE: Reduced-fat cream cheese has more liquid in it and will produce a thinner dip. I prefer full-fat cream cheese.
- Dry Ranch Seasoning – I use Hidden Valley dressing and dip seasoning
- Corn – A can of whole kernel corn drained, or use frozen corn drained. Check out my freezer corn recipe!
- Can of diced green chilis – I like mild, but anything goes!
- Olives – a can of diced olives, or finely dice them yourself if you don’t have a can of already diced.
- Peppers – red bell pepper and jalapeno
HOW TO MAKE VEGGIE DIP
This recipe really is so EASY! Just make sure you start out with room temperature cream cheese or you’ll have a lumpy dip!
How to soften cream cheese:
- Countertop: Leave it on the countertop for about 30 minutes. depending on the temperature of your room.
- Quick Countertop: Cut cream cheese into 1/2 cubes making sure they have space between them. The smaller cubes will come up to room temperature quicker than a whole brick of cream cheese.
- Microwave: Microwave unwrapped cream cheese on a microwave-safe plate at half power for 15 seconds. Check to see if it’s soft, and continue microwaving in 15-second intervals until it’s soft.
Instructions for making the dip
Little Dairy on the Prairie Pro Tip: Finely diced olives and red peppers work best. Maybe extra-finely diced jalapenos, unless you can handle the heat!
STEP 1: Mix cream cheese and dry ranch seasonings together.
STEP 2: Add corn, olives, and peppers. Make sure they’re drained.
STEP 3: Stir. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH SKINNY POOLSIDE VEGGIE DIP.
There are lots of fun options! An I have to admit I’ve ditched all the dippers before and eaten this dip with a spoon. I guess it would technically be a salad!
- Crackers – butter crackers, whole wheat crackers, etc. Anything goes!
- Veggies – Celery sticks, mini sweet peppers cut in half, or snap peas.
- Chips – tortilla chips, corn chips, or Doritos
- Pork Rinds – A great Keto option
- Crostini
- Pita Chips
What to do with leftover Ranch Veggie Dip
We rarely have leftovers and you probably won’t either! Just in case though…
- Refrigerate for later. This cream cheese dip will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can serve it exactly as you did the first time.
- Pinwheels – Spread it on a flour tortilla and roll it up. Wrap in plastic wrap. Cut into 1-inch slices.
- Ham Rollups – Spread on a slice of deli ham and roll it up. Cut in slices.
OTHER EASY CREAM CHEESE DIP RECIPES YOU NEED.
- Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip
- Dill Pickle Cheeseball
- Cream Cheese Salsa
- Dill Pickle Rollups
- Jalapeno Popper Rollups
- Dill Ranch Dip
- Broccoli and Cheese Dip
- Pimento Cheese Spread
Grab the Skinny Poolside Dip Recipe
Easy Veggie Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons ranch dressing mix the dry mix only
- 15.25 ounce can corn drained
- 4 ounces green chilis undrained (I used mild)
- 2.25 can diced olives
- 1 whole jalapeno finely diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper finely diced
Instructions
- Mix room temperature cream cheese with dry ranch dressing seasoning. You can use a spoon or an electric mixer.
- Add drained corn, undrained chilis, diced olives, finely diced red bell pepper and jalapeno pepper. Stir until mixed in.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Ingredient Substitutions:
- Cream cheese – Use full-fat cream cheese, reduced-fat cream cheese, or Greek yogurt cream cheese.
- Chilis – I use mild chilis, but you can use hotter chilis if you can handle the heat!
- Olives – If you have whole olives, finely dice them.
What to serve with Veggie Dip:
- Crackers
- Chips – corn, tortilla, or Doritos
- Pork Rinds ( a great keto option)
- Pita Chips
- Veggies – celery sticks or mini sweet peppers cut in half
LT says
Co-Worker approved! It’s a quick an easy dip to make. I like onion, so might try adding a little next time. Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
Amy Engberson says
I love that you shared it with your coworkers! Adding onions is a great idea!
Nancy says
How much is an ounce or ranch powder? Less than 1/4 cup?
Amy Engberson says
One ounce is 2 Tablespoons of dry seasoning mix. Measuring by Tablespoon is much easier than by the ounce, so I just updated the recipe! Thanks for pointing that out!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says
Wow! Such a gorgeous dip! Love to try this!
Amy Engberson says
Thanks! It’s so full of yummy flavors! We love this one!
Abeer says
All these colors and flavors! I love them!
Amy Engberson says
Thanks! It definitely has tons of yummy flavors packed in there! Perfect for summer!
Erin Dee says
This is the perfect summer appetizer! Love that it can be made ahead so that the flavors have time to develop! Looks delicious!
Amy Engberson says
Make ahead recipes are my very favorite! Who has time at the last minute to whip a recipe together?
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious says
I am also a chip and dip addict! I need to find the Greek cream cheese!
Amy Engberson says
My addiction is bad! Reduced fat cream cheese works too!
Sabrina says
I could make a meal out of this! Looks delicious!
Amy Engberson says
Hey, I wouldn’t judge you! Appetizers for dinner are the way to go!
I Heart Naptime says
This looks incredible!! I can’t wait to try!
Amy Engberson says
Once you try it I think you’ll be hooked!
Amanda says
I love this recipe so much! So easy to follow and delicious!!
Amy Engberson says
Easy recipes like this are the ones I come back to over and over! Enjoy!
Doyle says
Gotta try your dips. Tks
Amy Engberson says
Yes! I can’t wait for you to try this dip! It hits the spot every time!
Mindy says
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! 🙂
Amy Engberson says
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!
Pat says
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!
Amy Engberson says
Oh what a great idea! I bet s little kick adds a great flavor to this! Glad it was a hit!
Angie says
Reading this post, I think we may have been separated at birth! I need to make this soon !
Amy Engberson says
Appetizers and desserts are my life! What else do you need? Hope you enjoyed the dip!
Ginny McMeans says
I love seeing all those veggies in there. Yum!
Amy Engberson says
Ginny, I have to sneak veggies in my kids any way I can!
amanda @ fake ginger says
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!
Amy Engberson says
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!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Ooo! Love a skinny dip…you know what I mean! Also love the addition of green chiles! This sounds great!
Amy Engberson says
Patricia, a skinny dip is always a good idea! Haha! It’s a good thing this one is skinny because it’s addicting!
Stephanie @ Back for Seconds says
Yep, I am so making this! Looks amazing!
Amy Engberson says
Thanks Stephanie! It’s okay that it’s a favorite at my house because it’s skinny!
Jenn @ Deliciously Sprinkled says
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!
Amy Engberson says
Thanks Jenn! We are definitely eating this for the super bowl. After all, the super bowl is mostly about the food anyway!
Kelley says
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!