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/ Last Modified On August 27, 2023An Easy Spinach Dip using only 7 ingredients found in most kitchens. This cold spinach dip recipe is naturally gluten-free, low carb and keto making it a favorite easy dip recipe among many.
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Spinach Dip Recipe
This healthy spinach dip is similar to the Knorr Spinach Dip but without the extra ingredients and fillers.
Don't get me wrong, I grew up eating the Knorr Spinach Dip and loved it.
But my recipe for this easy spinach dip uses minimal ingredients and it tastes incredible.
Plus, it's fresh and can be made anytime without any dip or soup packets.
Cold spinach dip is one of my favorite appetizers to serve at parties. It's naturally gluten-free if you make it from scratch, and this spinach dip recipe makes enough to serve a large crowd.
This easy spinach dip recipe makes about 4 cups worth of dip. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days, but I'd be surprised if it lasted that long.
What to serve with spinach dip
Cold spinach dip is often served in a bread bowl, but you can serve it in a ceramic bowl or a hollowed-out bell pepper too.
I like to serve this easy spinach dip recipe with an array of crackers, veggies, and sometimes tortilla chips (for an extra salty crunch). We highly recommend trying these Maine Crisp crackers.
I love serving sliced baguettes and crackers with fresh spinach dip.
You can keep this a low-carb or keto appetizer by serving it with fried cheese rounds, low-carb bread, and veggies.
How to make this creamy spinach dip recipe
Luckily cold spinach dip recipes are a mix-and-serve kind of appetizer. Here's how to make spinach dip:
- Thaw the spinach and squeeze as much water out as you can. Wring it like a towel, not kidding. Then chop up the spinach until it's fine.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix the mayonnaise and sour cream.
- Add in the spices and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the spinach.
- Mix until the spinach is evenly incorporated throughout the dip
- Serve cold with your favorite bread, chips, crackers, or chopped veggies.
You can serve this spinach dip right away, but I prefer to let it chill in the refrigerator for an hour or so. If you're grain-free or keto, you can serve this dip with Keto Tortilla Chips or Keto Crackers.
Homemade spinach dip Tips & Tricks
- Make sure all the water is gone from the spinach: squeeze the spinach between your fingers or simply wrap it in a few layers of paper towel
- You can use frozen spinach or freshly cooked spinach for the dip
- To lighten up the dip, use nonfat plain Greek yogurt
How to make the spinach dip recipe healthier?
Making this spinach dip is easy, but it contains a lot of mayonnaise. If you're looking for a healthier option, you can use low-fat cream cheese or low-fat sour cream instead.
What kind of bread is good with the spinach dip?
For this simple spinach dip recipe, you can use sliced French bread or even sourdough bread. You can also use all kinds of crackers or pretzels for the spinach dip.
Can I make the spinach dip in advance?
Yes! You can assemble all the ingredients per instructions and then cover the dip with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it in the fridge for up to three days.
Can I freeze the spinach dip?
Absolutely! Once it's prepared and cooled, the dip can be stored in a freezer bag for up to one to three months. You can thaw the spinach dip in the fridge overnight and let it come to room temperature for 30 minutes.
Is this spinach dip recipe gluten-free?
Yes, this cold spinach dip recipe is naturally gluten-free.
Do I need to cook spinach for spinach dip?
Yes, if you use fresh spinach instead of frozen, you need to cook it before adding it to the dip.
How do you thicken spinach dip?
You can thicken the spinach dip by giving it a good stir and adding a bit more cream cheese.
Can I use fresh spinach instead of frozen for spinach dip?
Yes. Chop the stems off of 12 ounces of fresh spinach and cook it in a skillet with a little oil.
Once the spinach has cooked down, let it cool to room temperature.
Squeeze the liquid out just like you would with frozen spinach.
You can use your hands or a paper towel. Spinach has a lot of liquid, so keep squeezing until no more big drops of liquid come out.
Once all the liquid is removed, chop the spinach and then add it to your healthy spinach dip.
Types of mayonnaise to use in spinach dip
I tested this spinach dip recipe with regular mayo, light mayo, avocado oil mayo, and coconut oil mayo. All were delicious but yielded slightly different results.
Regular full-fat mayonnaise - this was my favorite. It had the best flavor and texture overall.
Low-fat mayonnaise - the flavor was equally satisfying, just a little different, and the spinach dip was a smidgen runnier.
Avocado oil mayonnaise - I really like this version. It had a unique flavor and was on the healthier side.
Coconut oil mayonnaise - This version wasn't my favorite. You couldn't taste the coconut, but it had a vinegar zing to it.
I have used full-fat Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream in this spinach dip recipe, but I haven't tried other substitutes for the mayonnaise.
If you like your spinach dip a little more garlicky, you can add an extra teaspoon of garlic powder.
What type of cheese is used for spinach dip?
If you want to make this simple spinach dip recipe with cheese, you can add in some parmesan and mozzarella.
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If you make this spinach dip recipe, please stop by and let me know what you think. Have a question or comment, leave it below and I will get back to you.
Easy Spinach Dip
An Easy Spinach Dip using only 7 ingredients found in most kitchens. This cold spinach dip recipe is naturally gluten-free, low carb and keto making it a favorite easy dip recipe among many.
Ingredients
Spinach Dip:
- 10 oz. frozen spinach, chopped
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ¼ cups sour cream
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Thaw the spinach and squeeze as much water out as you can. Wring it like a towel, not kidding.
- Chop up the spinach until its fine. The reason I recommend chopping it is because the spinach stems get stringy in the dip if you leave them whole. Even with pre chopped frozen spinach.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix the mayonnaise and sour cream.
- Add in the Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder and salt.
- Stir in the spinach and mix until everything is combined.
- Chill for at least an hour.
Notes
- Fresh spinach option - Chop the stems off of 12 ounces of fresh spinach and cook it in a skillet with a little oil. Once the spinach has cooked down, let it cool to room temperature. Squeeze the the liquid out just like you would with frozen spinach. You can use your hands or a paper towel. Spinach has a lot of liquid so keep squeezing until no more big drips of liquid come out. Once all the liquid is removed, chop the spinach and then add it to your dip.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
32Serving Size:
2 tablespoonsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 57Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 112mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g
Tammy
This spinach dip is so easy to make and I couldn't believe it tasted just like Knoff spinach dip! Thank you.
chrystal
So glad you like it! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
Best,
Chrystal
ashmi
Hello wanted to know the shelf life of this dip.
chrystal
It should stay good in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Best,
Chrystal
Shira
Hi! I'm going to try this today with fresh spinach, but instead of mayo and sour cream, I'm going to substitute goat yogurt and goat parm (or closest I can find - I'm lactardted and randomly allergic to both sheep's milk and avocado). Also thinking of substituting diced garlic and scallions for the onion and garlic powder, maybe a splash of vinegar for the Worcestershire? As I do't feel like buying it just for one recipe... will update on what I did and how it came out!
AT
Too garlicky for our taste. I will sub 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder instead next time. Otherwise, very good.
chrystal
I'm glad you liked it.
Best,
Chrystal
Jen
This flavorful dip is delicious! Easy to make with fresh or frozen spinach. No changes needed. I did add chopped water chestnuts. Thanks for the great recipe!
Wendy Stoltz
Thank you so much, Jen, for trying out the recipe and taking the time to share your feedback! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the dip, and adding chopped water chestnuts sounds like a fantastic idea for an extra crunch.
Beth
Made this for Halloween. Amazing taste. I actually did put at least 1/2 tsp of "minced" onion out of the 2 tsp of onion powder in this recipe. It may or may not have added more flavor. I was surprised how good this dip was.
chrystal
I am so glad you like it. Thank you for letting me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Deena Smith
SUPER EASY, AND DELICIOUS!!!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
Ele
If I dont use the powders or the sauce, does it become sodium free ?? Lol
chrystal
There's not really a way to make it 100% sodium free.
Steve
Just made this for Christmas Eve get together. I would say it has way, way too much salt. With the onion and garlic powder, I think the salt could be quartered, or left out.
Wendy Stoltz
Hi Steve,
Seasoning is such a personal choice. You can adjust it to your taste.
Jen
Hi just stumbled upon this recipe and wanted to know if the spinach could be halfed and add kale? Also going to change the garlic powder to fresh sautéed garlic to reduce the sodium.
Wendy Stoltz
Hi Jen,
You can try it. The taste profile will be different.
James
This is so good! I just made because I was hungry & have all the stuff. Thank you for showing us such a simple yet delicious recipe!!
Wendy Stoltz
You're very welcome, James! I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe and found it both simple and delicious. It's always satisfying when you can whip up something tasty using ingredients you already have on hand.
Marie
I made this with Greek yogurt instead of the sour cream and then Real Salt organic onion salt for the onion powder and salt! It turned out amazing!
Wendy Stoltz
It's wonderful that your modifications turned out amazing Marie and that you were pleased with the result. Experimenting with different ingredients and flavors can often lead to delicious discoveries. Thank you for sharing your positive experience, and if you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Enjoy your spinach dip!
Alice
You wrote:
“You can thicken the spinach dip by giving it a good stir and adding a bit more cream cheese. adding more cream cheese”
I’m assuming that’s a typo since there’s no cream cheese in your recipe!
Wendy Stoltz
Hi Alice,
Luckily not a typo, but thanks for mentioning it.
Here is an excerpt mentioning the cream cheese - HOW TO MAKE THE SPINACH DIP RECIPE HEALTHIER?
Making this spinach dip is easy, but it contains a lot of mayonnaise. If you're looking for a healthier option, you can use low-fat cream cheese or low-fat sour cream instead.