10 Best Dips | UK Nutritionist Reviewed

In at the top spot we've chosen the Jalapeno & Red Pepper Guacamole by Holy Moly. One of two Holy Moly offerings in our top 3, we love their use of local Mexican ingredients in their fresh, authentic guac and salsa recipes.

As if guacamole isn't yummy enough already, this dip takes it to the next level with racy jalapeno chilli, red onion and red pepper. This guac is also dairy, gluten and sugar free, and made without any preservatives for a homemade taste!

What would a list on dips be without houmous? With so many delicious options available, it was hard to choose, but in the end, this Moroccan Style Houmous by Waitrose trumped them all with its subtly sweet, smoky, and spiced flavours!

Made from a blend of chickpeas, tahini and garlic, with aromatic herbs and spices, including red chilli, cumin and paprika, it makes for a tempting snack when paired with crisps, bread or crackers. A delightful dip that's sure to be loved by everyone.

There's no doubt about it, salsa is one of the best dips out there! For an exciting variation on the theme, Holy Moly's Tomato & Mango Salsa is sure to excite your tastebuds. Made from a heavenly blend of juicy tomatoes, sweet mango and roasted red peppers, you won't be able to get enough of this sweet and tangy dip. 

You won't find any additives or preservatives here either, just 100% natural ingredients. It's also totally vegan, so you can share it with your plant-based friends.

If you're looking for a versatile dip that tastes great with pretty much anything, look no further than this sour cream and chive dip from Waitrose. Whether you like to dollop it on baked potatoes, buffalo chicken, or as a dip for warmed pitta bread, it won't disappoint!

Made from soured cream, mayonnaise and chives, unsurprisingly, this delicious dip is highly rated. Tangy, yummy, and ideal with all kinds of snacks, it's a taste of dipping heaven.

Traditional aioli was born from the combination of olive oil, garlic and lemon juice, which are classic ingredients from the Provence and Languedoc regions of France. However, if you're looking for aioli in supermarkets, you're most likely to find a version that's made with mayonnaise.

Tesco's Aioli is indeed made using a rich mayonnaise combined with roasted garlic puree and lemon juice. Although, it certainly has that wonderful taste of holidays in the Mediterranean. Fabulous with salad, grilled meat, fish, or eaten with breadsticks. Yum!

Waitrose's range of dips are some of the best out there, and their Tzatziki is fresh, healthy and authentic tasting. Made from just a few natural ingredients, including Greek-style yoghurt, cucumber, mint, lemon juice and garlic, it's gorgeous with olives, good-quality bread, or as part of an appetiser served with drinks.

Tzatziki is always best when it's freshly made, so it can be hard to find a supermarket version that is as good as the real thing. That said, this one does a really good job, all without any preservatives or added nasties.

If a Tex-Mex feast is what you fancy, Waitrose's Tex Mex Dip Trio is a must-buy! Including a vine-ripened tomato salsa, traditional guacamole, and a sour cream and chive dip, it's everything you need for enchiladas, burritos, nachos, or to simply enjoy with tortilla chips.

At around the same price as just one dip, this trio provides good value for a get-together. However, it's not the best option if you don't think it'll all get eaten in one sitting, as once the plastic film lid is open, it can't be resealed.

For an exciting dip that combines Middle Eastern flavours, why not try this beetroot, yoghurt and sumac dip? Gorgeously colourful and zesty, raw beetroot is blended with sumac, cumin, cardamom and coriander for a dip you can dollop at dinner or serve as part of a meze.

Inspired by an Egyptian recipe, beetroot and yoghurt dip is popular in the Mediterranean and parts of the Middle East, making for a healthy and tasty appetiser. It's not as popular as houmous or tzatziki, however, as not everyone will want something that tastes as complex and unusual as this.

Baba Ganoush makes for a great addition to any meze platter or Middle Eastern appetiser. Blended with garlic and parsley, this offering from Sabra will allow you to sample the fabulously smoky, nutty flavours of aubergine and tahini.

That said, this dip is a lighter-tasting version of fresh baba ganoush, and could do with being ever so slightly richer. Sabra's version of the classic also has some preservatives, stabilisers, and modified starch, which feels a little unnecessary.

Planning a film night or putting together a Tex-Mex platter of fun? Fiesta Mesa's Nacho Cheese Dip tastes almost as indulgent as the nacho dip you'll find at the cinema, with the benefit of being able to enjoy it in your own living room!

A scrumptious dip in itself, you can also warm it in a pan and add extra grated cheese for a super tasty nacho sauce. But, as you may have guessed, this isn't the healthiest dip and is best reserved for party nights, or as a treat.