Barbecue salsa and dips

Add a splash of colour to your barbecue cooking with Delia's recipes for salsa, dips and salads

Anchoïade

This is a delicious snack with all the flavours of Provence to serve out of doors, either as a first course...

This is a delicious snack with all the flavours of Provence to serve out of doors, either as a first course at a barbecue or for lunch, or else on small croutons to se...

5 minutes

to cook

Avocado Salsa

This avocado salsa – a cross between a sauce and a salad – not only complements the flavour of salmon, but ...

This avocado salsa – a cross between a sauce and a salad – not only complements the flavour of salmon, but it also looks so pretty against the pink of the fish.

Vegetarian

Barbecued Sweetcorn

I think this is the nicest way to eat sweetcorn. Even if you don't have a barbecue going, you can still ...

I think this is the nicest way to eat sweetcorn. Even if you don't have a barbecue going, you can still cook it under a pre-heated grill.

5 minutes - 10 minutes

to cook

Frijolemole

This rather exotic title simply means 'bean purée' – but a rather special one, made with chickpeas, chillie...

This rather exotic title simply means 'bean purée' – but a rather special one, made with chickpeas, chillies, fresh lime juice and coriander. It has a crunchy textu...

Vegetarian

Hummus Bi Tahini

Sesame paste - tahini - is what gives hummus its characteristic taste, so look out for some next time you g...

Sesame paste - tahini - is what gives hummus its characteristic taste, so look out for some next time you go shopping. There are light and dark versions, so choose ...

Vegetarian

Italian Green Sauce (Salsa Verde)

This is a strong-flavoured, quite garlicky sauce that does wonders for plain mackerel fillets or some grill...

This is a strong-flavoured, quite garlicky sauce that does wonders for plain mackerel fillets or some grilled trout. This behaves rather like a very thick vinaigret...

Mexican Guacamole

The first time I ever used Tabasco (hot chilli sauce) was when I made my first guacamole. This spicy Mex...

The first time I ever used Tabasco (hot chilli sauce) was when I made my first guacamole. This spicy Mexican purée, made with fresh avocados, chillies and ripe toma...

Vegetarian

Mexican Tomato Salsa

This is lovely served with plain grilled fish.

Vegetarian

Sauce Verte

Sweet Sauce Verte, flavoured with summer herbs, is sublime on meat or fish. I think it is best ma...

Sweet Sauce Verte, flavoured with summer herbs, is sublime on meat or fish. I think it is best made the day before, if possible, to allow the flavours to dev...

Vegetarian

Carnaroli Rice Salad

This is a lovely spicy salad with Moroccan overtones – perfect for a buffet lunch, party or serving with co...

This is a lovely spicy salad with Moroccan overtones – perfect for a buffet lunch, party or serving with cold cuts and spicy chutneys.

20 minutes

to cook

Vegetarian

Summer Crudités with Three Dips

This is a real celebration of summer – young, fresh salads and crisp vegetables served with three well-flav...

This is a real celebration of summer – young, fresh salads and crisp vegetables served with three well-flavoured dips.

Vegetarian

Tapenade

Tapenade, that strong gutsy pâté of minced olives, is converted into something more elegant and aristocrati...

Tapenade, that strong gutsy pâté of minced olives, is converted into something more elegant and aristocratic if you replace half the amount of olives with sun-dried to...

Taramasalata

Whatever happened to real taramasalata? Unfortunately, it has been eclipsed by the counterfeit, pink bla...

Whatever happened to real taramasalata? Unfortunately, it has been eclipsed by the counterfeit, pink blancmange-coloured variety that is mass produced. There must b...

Toasted Sweetcorn Salsa

If possible make this salsa about half an hour before you serve it to allow the flavours to develop.

Vegetarian

A picture of Delia's Whole Egg Mayonnaise for Chunky Sauce Tartare recipe

Mayonnaise for Sauce Tartare

This sauce has a mayonnaise base, which in this case is made by the quick method: that is, using a whole eg...

This sauce has a mayonnaise base, which in this case is made by the quick method: that is, using a whole egg and a food processor blender. The sauce will kee...

Vegetarian