Summer Garden Whipped White Bean Dip.
Annnnnnd here we go.
All the grilled corn! All the time!
This dip. If definitely tastes like grown up summer. You know, the kind of summer that consists of grilled vegetables and watermelon margaritas? Before you learned how gross large-scale waterparks actually are and when summer seemed to last forrr.Ev.Er (sandlot style)?
Non-grown up summer tastes of those icy pop things (which, let’s be real, still populate my freezer since I consumed a bunch while pregnant last year), blue raspberry huggies and toasted marshmallows. All three things could be consumed on the same day after a roaring game of capture the flag (we totally tried to recreate it a la Salute Your Shorts) or even early in the morning when we sat in the yard in bathing suits with a boom box praying that a neighbor would ask us to come swim.
Okay. Now seriously. I’m not sure if words can quite describe the intense lust I feel for this dip. Oh my freaking gosh.
I realize that I’m doubling up on the tomatoes this week, which is odd for me, being that I don’t care about tomatoes until they are paired with basil and mozz or pureed on top of my pizza. But it’s for good reason and I couldn’t stand it any longer.
You need a massive chip piled high with this dip.
Doooooo eeeeeet.
I promise that tomorrow we will talk about ice cream. No tomatoes.
Soooo. Two years ago I shared a summer crostini that has truly been my go-to app in the summer. I don’t even know how many times I’ve made it. Thirty? Fifty? Five hundred? #drama
The point is that I really love it, guests really love it, it’s simple, flavorful and tastes like summer.
But I’m preeeeeetty sure it was just ousted from the number one app spot by this dip. They really aren’t that different – both are full of grilled corn, tomatoes and basil – but there is a time and a place for crostini and a time and a place for dip. Know what I mean?
The dip is super smooth and herby. Most of the time I love any form of white bean in a dip over chickpeas because they are so creamy and dreamy and melty and fabulous. I like to season the pureed beans quite a bit, so the dip itself has loads of taste.
Buuuut as usual.
It’s all about the toppings. (And the benjamins, baby. Because now that’s in my head.)
Lots of grilled corn. Heck, I just say you grill six or eight ears at the beginning of the week and use them over the course of a few days. Think salads, tacos, salsas, pasta and now dip.
Lots of tomatoes, but make them super sweet and cherry-like. Poppables.
And then every herb you can get your little hands on. Basil, thyme, rosemary, parsley, chives, mint. Do it all.
Add some scallions, and I could not encourage you more to grill them if you are grilling your corn right before. Grilled scallions are RIDIC. I don’t know what it is about them, it’s not even that big of a deal. But they are stupidly delicious.
And guess what? You could even end up serving this as a crostini if you wish. Recipes collide! It’s a total flavor bomb. And it makes you a grown up.
Summer Garden Whipped White Bean Dip
Ingredients
- 3 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons ice water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary, plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives, plus extra for garnish
- 2 ears grilled corn cut from cob
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Place the beans in a food processor and blend until pureed and creamy. Add in the garlic powder, salt and pepper, then continue to blend while streaming in the olive oil and ice water. Spoon the dip into a large bowl and stir in the rosemary, thyme and chives. Drizzle with a bit of olive oil.
- Top the dip with layers of the grilled corn, tomatoes and scallions. Finish by topping with some basil leaves and extra herbs. I like to add another sprinkle of salt and pepper along with a drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately with pita chips or crackers, raw veggies or baguettes.
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Look at those dip ripples.
57 Comments on “Summer Garden Whipped White Bean Dip.”
Boom boxes, Sandlot, Capture the Flag. Boy, this blog brings back my 80’s childhood for sure. Don’t forget Lisa Frank! This dip looks fantastic, I like how you said it’s herby and smooth, just what I like. Big block party this weekend, gotta bring a side dish.
And I consumed a box of icy pops every day last summer and being a guy clearly was not pregnant, so what’s my excuse? Have a nice weekend.
Oh man, you are causing me to have some intense flashbacks today. Salute your shorts was my fav. AND my neighbors had a pool and I didn’t (also I am a sad, lonely child who was bored out of their mind all summer), so I would totally linger near the fence in hopes they would invite me over to swim. Ha. I’m so lame! FAB looking dip, Jess! XO
Love white bean dips for summertime, and well all the time! Grilled corn looks amazing in this!
Yeeeeeeeesss! Talk about a parrrtay in my mouth!
The sweet corn and tomatoes. The creamy beans. Ah. It looks amazing. :)
Yes! Now i can use up the leftover corn to make something yummy! I’ll just give it a quick refreshing grill!
I have those cutting board in every color and size I can find! The best!
Swan dive into this big bowl of summer goodness? I think I will!
I’ve got the chips already, now all I need is a big dollop of this dip and I’ll be good to go! All those colors, all those textures…this dip looks irresistible!
This dip is calling my name. Grilled corn all day every day!
Wow, if this is going to help me grow up, then I am in. Love anything with cannellini beans but this recipe is the bomb.
God, I just want to eat this for dinner one night. That’s not too pathetic is it?
Summer dip at its finest!! Yum!
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Yesss. I love grown up summer! It means margs and mojitos all around. And this dip, because it’s a freakin must.
Finally corn season is here, can’t wait to put it in everything and on anything. Love the dip, I may even leave the pita chips and just eat it with a spoon. Oh and by the way, your pink polka dot knife rocks!
Ooh, what a great idea! I would end up eating half the recipe myself, and then using the leftovers to fill up lavash wraps (along with massive amounts of greens). Yay!
love this! curious about why the water you added is ice cold.. does it help with the texture or something?
So good. <3
This is beautiful!! Love the addition of grilled corn – totally kicks it up to a new level.
Love this! So fresh looking. Might have to recreate this weekend. Keep the grilled corn coming, I can never get enough!!
I cannot wait to try this, Jessica!! Yay for all the summer garden food!
This is brilliant! I am totally making this!
I love those icy pop things. And I love to grill all the things! Haha I’ll definitely have to take this to our next big family gig and try it out, it looks awesome!
This dip just went onto my menu for our upcoming cousins rendezvous next week, merci!
Healthy recipe!
omg love this!! looks amazing :) yumm
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This is seriously summer in a dip! I am SO making this as soon as I can get my hands on some good corn!
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So pretty! Nothing beats grilled corn in the summer.
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Yeah, i agree. Summer wouldn’t be that amazing anymore without topping. Look at that colorful summer garden white bean dip of yours, home come anyone can say no to this. I personally can’t wait to try it!
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This white bean dip is beautiful! Definitely serving this at my next summer party. :)
really satisfying…
Yes, definitely I agree.
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Wow, 1/4 cup oil!! That adds about 500 kcal on its own. Has anyone made this with less or no oil? How’d it turn out?Â
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That is so yummy….This salad is easy to make, just mix bean, corn together with other ingredients. I’m wondering can i combine white bean dips with steak ?????
Thanks for your sharing. I see that this salad is very easy to make. But, autumn is coming soon haha. I will make it next month :))