33 Tasty Trader Joe's Dips That Deserve a Spot in Your Shopping Cart

Shake up your snack routine by swapping traditional chips and salsa for this Indonesian salsa made of cherry peppers, lemongrass, garlic, and shallots. It’s a little sweet, a little spicy, and incredibly flavorful, although the amount of oil makes it a little difficult to use as a dip for chips. Serve this spread on a baguette, in a sandwich, or even as a sauce in a stir-fry.

In the ulimate TJ’s hack, we learned that combining a pack of the precooked lentils into the packaged bruschetta mix makes the perfect dip for topping bread or snacking on with crackers. It’s zesty, bold, and rich, and it’s always a hit when I bring it out to share.

Olive tapenade is a surefire hit at any gathering, and Trader Joe’s Olive Tapenade gives you permission to buy a store version and skip the effort of homemade. With both kalamata and Chalkidiki olives, the jar is equal parts black and green olives to please parties of both preference. Serve it with pita chips, crackers, or toasted baguette.

OK, so this isn’t a prepackaged queso from Trader Joe’s. But it’s made with four cheap ingredients from Trader Joe’s (cream cheese, smoked cheddar, fire-roasted diced green chiles, and half and half) and is crazy delicious.

Get the recipe: microwave queso recipe

You could use tomato-less corn salsa this as a dip or put it on salads, sandwiches, or chicken breasts.

This is hands down our favorite hummus from Trader Joe’s, and its large size makes it ideal for serving a crowd. The white beans give the hummus extra creaminess, and the basil flavor is reminiscent of pesto.

The refrigerated guacamole from Trader Joe’s is one of the best store-bought versions you can find. You can either opt for this box of individually wrapped portions or the original Avocado’s Number Guacamole. It’s got a nice kick from jalapeño, but it’s not overly spicy.

This yogurt-based spinach dip is creamy and decadent, and you’d never guess it’s a lightened-up version of the classic.

If you are a fan of TJ’s roasted red pepper spread, then get your hands on this Piquillo Pepper & Quinoa Spread, which is more tomato-y than peppery in flavor and has a nice texture from the quinoa.

Of all the hummus options at TJ’s, this is one of the best. When it starts getting low, you can add some new pine nuts and hot sauce, and it’s as good as new!