Cold Spinach Dip
Cold Spinach Dip is a creamy, refreshing no-bake appetizer made with spinach, sour cream, mayo, and savory seasonings. Served chilled, it’s perfect with crackers, bread, or fresh veggies for parties and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened (optional)
- 1 packet dry vegetable soup mix or seasoning blend
- 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts (optional)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Thaw the frozen spinach completely and squeeze out all excess moisture using a clean towel or cheesecloth.
- In a large bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, and softened cream cheese (if using) until smooth.
- Stir in the dry soup mix or seasoning blend.
- Fold in chopped spinach, water chestnuts (if using), and green onions. Mix well.
- Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled with crackers, bread, or raw veggies.
Notes
- Drain spinach thoroughly to prevent watery dip.
- Chilling enhances flavor—overnight is even better.
- Use Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Serve in a bread bowl for a fun presentation.
- Stir before serving if it thickens in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of recipe
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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