Easy Spinach Dip Recipe (No Cooking Required!) (2024)

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Wendy Stoltz

/ Last Modified On August 27, 2023

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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.

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Love dips? You'll want to make my Guacamole Recipe or my Everything Bagel Dip. If you are looking for more dip recipes check out my Gluten-Free Dips post.

For more ideas, check out my Easy Gluten Free Recipes.

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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.

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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:

  1. 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.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, mix the mayonnaise and sour cream.
  3. Add in the spices and mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in the spinach.
  5. Mix until the spinach is evenly incorporated throughout the dip
  6. 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.

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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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More dips and appetizers

Spinach Artichoke Dip Bites

Easy Tzatziki Dip

Bacon Tomato Cups

Shrimp and Sausage Appetizers

Creamy Seafood Dip

Gluten-Free Spinach Artichoke Dip

Everything Bagel Dip

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.

Yield: 4 cups

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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.

Prep Time10 minutes

Total Time10 minutes

Ingredients

Spinach Dip:

Instructions

  1. Thaw the spinach and squeeze as much water out as you can. Wring it like a towel, not kidding.
  2. 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.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, mix the mayonnaise and sour cream.
  4. Add in the Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder and salt.
  5. Stir in the spinach and mix until everything is combined.
  6. 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.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

32

Serving Size:

2 tablespoons

Amount Per Serving:Calories: 57Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 112mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 1g

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Easy Spinach Dip Recipe (No Cooking Required!) (2024)

FAQs

Do you have to cook frozen spinach for dip? ›

I would cook fresh spinach just long enough to wilt it, but frozen is the right texture once defrosted so no need to cook it.

How do you make spinach dip without vegetable soup mix? ›

ingredients
  1. 16 ounces sour cream.
  2. 1 ounce dry ranch dressing mix.
  3. 10 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained.
  4. 14 cup minced onion.
  5. 14 - 34 teaspoon basil.
  6. 14 teaspoon oregano.

Can you eat spinach dip by itself? ›

This easy lunch or dinner recipe is for everyone who ever wanted to eat a whole bowl of spinach and artichoke dip by themselves, because that's exactly what this tastes like. The thing can serve as a full meal, or a killer side dish, depending on how you portion it.

How do I substitute frozen spinach for raw? ›

A good rule of thumb is fresh spinach cooked down equals about a cup and a half, which is roughly the equivalent of a 10 oz frozen package.

Why do you put frozen spinach in spinach dip? ›

Frozen spinach is also space efficient (have you ever tried to cram two pounds of the fresh stuff into your fridge?) and it lasts for months. Whether you're whipping up a dip for last-minute guests or you want something nutritious (that is, green) to add to your omelette, frozen spinach is there for you.

What is creamy spinach dip made of? ›

Ingredients
  1. 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided.
  2. 1 small onion, finely chopped.
  3. 2 cloves garlic, minced.
  4. 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen spinach - thawed, drained, and chopped.
  5. ½ cup milk.
  6. 6 ounces cream cheese.
  7. 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided.
  8. ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese.

What are the ingredients in Chuck and Dave's spinach dip? ›

Cream cheese (pasteurized cultured milk and cream, salt, stabilizers (xanthan, carob bean and/or guar gums)), spinach, artichokes, corn and/or vegetable oil, extra virgin olive oil, feta cheese (pasteurized milk, salt, cheese culture and enzymes), fresh garlic, salt, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (preservatives ...

What is the healthiest thing to dip for vegetables? ›

15 Healthy Dips and Spreads
  1. Ranch Greek yogurt dip. Using Greek yogurt as a base for dip is an easy way to boost your snack's nutrients. ...
  2. Honey mustard. ...
  3. Lemon-herb white bean dip. ...
  4. Peanut butter fruit dip. ...
  5. Garlic avocado spread. ...
  6. Buffalo chicken dip. ...
  7. Spiced butternut squash dip. ...
  8. Southwest black bean dip.
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What do you serve with spinach dip? ›

The best side dishes to serve with spinach dip are nachos, tostadas, chicken wings, crispy green beans, chicken nuggets, gluten-free bread, crab cakes, pita chips, veggie sticks, grilled shrimp, sourdough bread bowl, stuffed mushrooms, cheese and crackers, soft pretzels, and flatbread.

What is a good substitute for spinach in sauce? ›

If a recipe calls for spinach but you realize you've run out, you can use many other greens in its place. Arugula, kale, butterhead lettuce, and Swiss chard are just some examples of nutritious and delicious greens you can use as spinach substitutes.

Who has the best spinach dip? ›

The List: Best Spinach Dips to Buy, According to Experts
  • Trader Joe's Sour Cream Spinach Dip. The Trader Joe's brand spinach dip is one of the cheapest, at $3.49 for 11 ounces. ...
  • La Terra Fina Spinach, Artichoke & Parmesan Dip/Spread. ...
  • TGI Fridays Spinach & Artichoke Cheese Dip. ...
  • Tostitos Creamy Spinach Dip.
Mar 27, 2023

Why is spinach dip so good? ›

The slight bitterness and subtle sweetness of spinach cuts through fatty ingredients like mayo, cream cheese, and sour cream to give us leafy, tangy bliss.

How long before spinach dip goes bad? ›

Once the dip container has been opened, we recommend consuming the dip within about 10-14 days for optimum flavor and freshness and follow the “refrigerate after opening” instructions on the label.

How do you thaw frozen spinach for spinach dip? ›

Refrigerator: Put the frozen spinach leaves in a bowl and leave them in the refrigerator overnight to thaw them completely.

Is it better to use fresh or frozen spinach in dip? ›

This recipe for spinach dip can be made with frozen or fresh spinach. I prefer to use fresh, but if you have a package of frozen chopped spinach, simply thaw and squeeze dry. To use fresh spinach, you'll need to chop the spinach before cooking. Leaving the spinach whole can be tough to chew and somewhat squishy.

Can I use frozen spinach instead of fresh? ›

You might not want to use frozen spinach in dishes that rely on the texture of fresh spinach, such as spinach salads, but you can use it in place of fresh spinach in dishes like soups and baked goods.

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