"To eat the dip" means to take advantage of a temporary decrease in the price or value of something, in order to buy it or invest in it. It's like buying stocks on sale or buying something when it's cheaper than usual. Full definition
Clearly eating this dip with a spoon is socially acceptable in my house, but if you plan on sharing this as an appetizer you better have a game plan. (thebeautifulbalance.com)
With roasted beets, white kidney beans and red kale, this clean eating dip is the perfect healthy snack! (crumbtopbaking.com)
The cakes can be any size you want — smaller if you want to eat them dipped in a sauce, bigger if you want to turn them into a sandwich. (epicurious.com)