by Holly
This Spinach Dip Recipe is an easy appetizer or party dip that absolutely everyone loves! A rich and creamy base is mixed with tender spinach leaves, water chestnuts and green onions for the perfect party mixture.
Serve this cold spinach dip with chips, crackers or garlic baguette or use a loaf of bread as a bowl!
A Quick Dip Recipe
Spinach Dip has always been a favorite of mine, I could eat this stuff by the truckload! This version is pretty well known for good reason.
As much as I love a good hot Spinach Artichoke Dip, this cold spinach dip has been a staple on my party tables for as long as I can remember. It is so fast to make and doesn’t require any cooking.
Simply stir and refrigerate.
What to Serve with Spinach Dip
This is not a baked spinach dip, it’s served cold and often in a “bread bowl” which is so good!
Simply select a loaf of crusty bread, hollow out the middle (save the bread in the middle) and fill it with the spinach dip before serving. Any of the bread that was in the middle can be cubed for dipping (and of course as the dip is low, the bowl itself is perfect for tearing off pieces and dipping too)!
Spinach Dip is also great served with crackers, tortilla chips, bread or veggies as dippers too!
How to Make Spinach Dip
- Creamy Base: This dip is so easy to make! I start with mayonnaise but using light or low fat dressing or even miracle whip works perfectly in this recipe. When adding sour cream, I often replace it with no fat Greek yogurt and to be honest, you can’t tell the difference. I love to make spinach dip with Greek yogurt because it really cuts the calories and fat but nobody can tell the difference!
- Spinach: This recipe uses frozen chopped spinach but you can replace frozen spinach with fresh spinach. Simply cook it down and squeeze it dry.
- Add Ins: Water chestnuts add great crunch and texture to this spinach dip. If you don’t have them on hand, you can substitute diced celery or even bell peppers.
- Seasoning: The quintessential seasoning for this dip is Knorr Vegetable Soup mix (Lipton makes one as well). It is the perfect seasoning and adds lots of color and flavor.
If you’d like to make this spinach dip without soup mix, you can add in your own seasonings and herbs! I’d suggest either a homemade ranch seasoning mix or garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt and pepper with finely diced red bell pepper and a bit of shredded carrot.
Can You Freeze Spinach Dip
Yes, spinach dip can be frozen. While it’s usually fine, depending on the type (brand and low fat etc) of dressing you use plus the dairy, it can be a bit watery when defrosting. If that’s the case, line a colander with paper towel/cheese cloth and let it sit for a little bit to drain any liquid.
Leftover Spinach Dip is perfect to spread on sandwiches, make into a grilled cheese, add to creamy chicken casseroles or pasta sauces or to turn into a delicious Spinach Artichoke Dip Pasta Salad!
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Spinach Dip Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach 1 package
- 1 cup mayonnaise or dressing low fat or regular
- 2 cups sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 package dry vegetable soup mix 1.4 oz
- 8 oz water chestnuts canned, drained
- 3 green onions chopped
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Instructions
Defrost spinach overnight in the fridge or in the microwave. Squeeze dry.
Chop water chestnuts and combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mix well.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours prior to serving
Serve with bread, crackers or vegetables for dipping.
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Holly, I’ve been switching water chestnuts for Jicama in dips and salad recipes for years. I prefer the fresh flavor more. ☺
Jicama sounds like a brilliant addition Kevin!
Came out perfect. The only thing I changed was I doubled up on the spinach. I love spinach!
So glad you loved it Melanie!
I thought the recipe originated on the back of the Knorr vegetable soup mix (dry packet). I usually cut up my thawed & strained spinach with kitchen shears ( just makes it less stringy).
Can you use fat free mayonnaise?
It would definitely work however, I just don’t like the taste of fat free mayonnaise so I use light. :)
What kind of greek yogurt do you use
I usually use Fat Free greek yogurt but any brand of plain greek yogurt would work.
Better yet, use Fresh Baby Soinach chopped up. I never use the frozen now after tasting the difference.
That sounds fantastic! I am going to try that next time! Thanks Lori!