Don’t miss a minute of beach time to satisfy your hunger!

You’ll only need 15 minutes to whip up this recipe.

Serve with chips, more Fritos, or veggies.

Southern Living Classic Guacamole in a bowl to serve with tortilla chips on the side

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No need to worry about soggy bread or individually wrapped sandwiches with this pasta salad.

Pre slice wedges for easy access and drizzle with pepper sauce as desired when ready to enjoy.

This easy homemade spread is perfect for spreading on crackers, baguette slices, or celery sticks.

Southern Living Fritos Corn Salad in a bowl to serve with corn chips

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French Onion Dip

Upgrade your bag of chips with a little something homemade.

This French onion dip is so good you’ll wonder why anyone ever makes onion dip from a packet.

Chopped and sauteed yellow onions provide the addictive flavor.

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Cheddar Cheese Straws

Think this classic Southern snack is only meant for parties?

Guacamole

Guacamole will turn your beach day into an outdoor fiesta.

Traditional onion, tomato, lime juice, and cilantro start this guacamole mix.

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But the addition of jalapeno and queso blanco really turns it into something special.

With tomatoes being a star ingredient in this snack, use the best it’s possible for you to.

Top with flaky sea salt or even add chopped peanuts for an extra crunch.

Southern Living Basic Pimento Cheese in a bowl to serve with crackers and vegetables

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Let them chill for at least 4 hours and keep in your cooler.

Combine the ingredients, toss with Italian dressing, chill for 2 hours, and drain before serving.

This dip compliments guacamole and salsa, serve as a trio with tortilla chips.

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These poached shrimp are packed with flavor and are easily transportable in a zip-top bag nestled in your cooler.

Ranch Oyster Crackers

These seasoned oyster crackers delight every time.

They’re crisp and just salty and savory enough to keep you away from the true junk food.

Classic Boiled Peanuts

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Charcuterie-Board Snack Mix

Hitting the beach for cocktail hour?

While we’re always up for a simple slice, this salad takes things up a notch.

Dress the salad right before serving to prevent the cucumber and watermelon from watering down the vinaigrette.

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Just be sure to get to licking quickly before they become slush in your cooler.

Fresh berries, yogurt, and citrus juices blend into a healthier alternative to ice cream truck treats.

Hummus gets a Southern twist by replacing chickpeas with black-eyed peas and adding some smokiness from smoked paprika.

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After blending the ingredients, top with olive oil and lemon zest and serve with pita chips.

This recipe easily doubles or triples.

Fresh Fruit Salad

Pack it in some Tupperware and bring down some forks.

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There’s nothing more refreshing than a Fresh Fruit Salad.

Wrap crackers in bacon without overlapping the ends and bake on low heat for an hour and a half.

Giving the bacon pieces a gentle stretch helps it to wrap around the crackers more easily.

Southern Living Cheese Straws on a platter to serve

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Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise

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Southern Living Cheese Lover’s Snack Mix in a bowl to serve

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Southern Living Peanut Butter Bars cut on a plate to serve with a glass of milk

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Southern Living Crispy Fried Chicken on a platter to serve

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texas caviar in a bowl with a bowl of tortilla chips

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Southern Living Bloody Mary Poached Shrimp

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Southern Living Ranch Snacker Crackers in a bowl to serve

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Southern Living Charcuterie-Board Snack Mix in a bowl to serve

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Watermelon, Cucumber, and Feta Salad

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Southern LIving Fire Crackers in a bowl to serve

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Red, White, and Blue Popsicles

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Nuts And Bolts

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Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

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Smoky Snack Mix

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Fresh Fruit Salad

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Bacon Bow Tie Crackers

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