Creamy Cold Spinach Dip: Healthy, High Protein Snack (Print Version)
Whip up an Easy Cold Spinach Dip that's healthy and high protein! Perfect for quick snacks or parties. Creamy, fresh, and so simple.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed very dry
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1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%)
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1/4 cup mayonnaise
→ Flavor Boosters
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
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1/4 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
→ Fresh Add-ins
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2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
# Instructions:
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First things first, get that frozen spinach thawed out. You can do this in the fridge overnight, or if you're like me and always forget, a quick zap in the microwave works too. The absolute most critical step here is to squeeze, squeeze, squeeze out every single drop of water. I use a clean kitchen towel or even paper towels, making a tight ball and wringing it over the sink until my arms hurt. Honestly, if you skip this, your Easy Cold Spinach Dip will be runny, and we don't want that!
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In a medium mixing bowl, scoop in your Greek yogurt and mayonnaise. Give them a good stir until they're nicely combined and smooth. This creates the creamy foundation for our Easy Cold Spinach Dip. I always make sure there are no lumps of mayo hiding in there; it's a texture thing for me! This is where the magic starts to happen, seeing that creamy base come together.
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Now, sprinkle in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything really well, making sure all those seasonings are evenly distributed. I usually take a little sniff here; the aroma of the spices starting to mix is just lovely. Don't be shy with your stirring; we want all those flavors to get to know each other! This step is where the backbone of the flavor for your Easy Cold Spinach Dip is built.
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Gently fold in your super-squeezed spinach. You want to incorporate it thoroughly into the creamy base without mashing it too much. I usually use a spatula for this, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl so no ingredient gets left behind. You'll start to see that beautiful green color emerge, transforming the mixture into a true cold spinach dip.
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Finally, stir in the fresh chopped dill and that all-important lemon juice. This is the moment your Easy Cold Spinach Dip truly comes alive! The fresh dill adds such a vibrant, herbaceous note, and the lemon juice provides that essential zing. Give it a final good mix, and then taste it. This is your chance to adjust the salt, pepper, or even add a tiny bit more lemon if you feel it needs it. Trust your taste buds!
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Cover the bowl and pop your Easy Cold Spinach Dip into the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or even better, an hour or two. This chilling time is crucial; it allows all those flavors to meld together and deepen. When you pull it out, it'll be perfectly cold and ready for serving. It should look creamy, vibrant, and incredibly inviting. Garnish with a little extra fresh dill if you're feeling fancy, then dig in!
# Notes:
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Always, always, ALWAYS squeeze the spinach until you think your hands might fall off. Seriously, learned this the hard way with a watery dip.
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Fresh dill makes a world of difference; dried just doesn't cut it for this particular recipe.
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Don't skip the chilling time! It lets the flavors deepen and makes the dip taste so much better.
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For an extra vibrant dip, garnish with a sprinkle of fresh paprika before serving.
# Tools You'll Need:
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Medium mixing bowl
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spatula
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clean kitchen towel (or paper towels)
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measuring spoons
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citrus juicer
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 80 kcal
Total Fat: 5 g
Total Carbohydrate: 4 g
Protein: 5 g