Cold Spinach Dip (No Mayo)

This No Mayo Chilled Spinach Dip uses sour cream instead of - you guessed it - mayo! to create one cool and creamy dip.

Paired with fresh vegetables and pita chips, this Cold Spinach Dip (without mayonnaise) makes for a tasty snack. The tang of sour cream adds something special to this spinach dip recipe.

That and...

I’ve never been a big fan of mayo. I’ll concede that it can be a useful condiment, but I don’t care for the taste of it. Mayo should NEVER be the dominant flavor in a dish - IMHO it’s straight-up blasphemy if a dip’s dominant flavor is mayo.

The only way to truly avoid this travesty from occurring is to simply omit it from your recipe. As I’ve done here :). 

There are plenty of cold spinach dip recipes that call for mayo, but I say you don’t need it. Not when sour cream will do just nicely. Sour cream is right at home in this Creamy Spinach dip recipe, offering a super subtle tang and lending creaminess. If you’re team #nomayo, you’ll appreciate this awesome cold spinach dip made with sour cream.

If you're looking for a main protein to pair this spinach dip with, I love serving it with chicken dishes like Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Wings and Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs.

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• How to Make Cold Spinach Dip without Mayo - Ingredients
• How to Make Cold Spinach Dip without Mayo - Directions
• What should I serve with Cold Spinach Dip?
• Presentation
• Substitutions. What can I use instead of...?
• Additions. What can I add to this cold spinach dip recipe?
• Frequently Asked Questions about Spinach Dip
• If you like No Mayo Spinach Dip, you may also like:
• Cold Spinach Dip (No Mayo)

How to Make Cold Spinach Dip without Mayo - Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to create this fantastic cool and creamy Spinach Dip recipe.

INGREDIENTS  

• cream cheese
• frozen chopped spinach, thawed 
• sour cream
• Worcestershire sauce
• shallot, finely minced (I used a Microplane grater)
• water chestnuts, finely chopped (½ an 8-ounce can)
• garlic powder
• salt (plus more, to taste)
• cayenne pepper (optional)

How to Make Cold Spinach Dip without Mayo - Directions

Remove the cream cheese from the fridge and let come to room temperature.

Strain the thawed spinach thoroughly! I let it thaw in a fine-mesh sieve, then use paper towels to squeeze all of the liquid out of it. You want to remove as much water as you possibly can or you’ll wind up with watery dip. A watery dip is a sad dip.

Add cream cheese, strained spinach, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, minced shallot, chopped water chestnuts, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper (optional) to a large bowl and stir until well combined.

Taste and adjust seasonings. You may want to add a little more salt or garlic powder to suit your tastes.

Refrigerate until ready to serve. I recommend preparing at least 4 hours in advance so the flavors have time to meld.

What should I serve with Cold Spinach Dip?

I like to serve the following dippable's with chilled spinach dip:

• Carrot sticks
• Celery sticks
• Bell pepper sticks
• Crackers
• Pita chips (love Town House!)
• Tortilla chips (SO good with Calidad White Corn Tortilla Chips).

Presentation

If you’re serving this No Mayo Spinach Dip to a small crowd, you could go old school and serve it in a hollowed-out loaf of sourdough bread. You might also consider serving it in a large bowl with smaller serving bowls so guests can dish up their own mini bowls of dip.

Substitutions. What can I use instead of...?

Here are some suitable substitutions for this cold spinach dip recipe should you need or want 'em.

• 1 shallot - 3 scallions, including green parts
• 4 ounces water chestnuts - 2 tablespoon slivered almonds 
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder - ½ teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup sour cream - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

Additions. What can I add to this cold spinach dip recipe?

If you'd like to add an extra ingredient or to two give this No Mayo Spinach Dip your own personal touch, you might try these ingredients. Just don't add mayo, k?

• Bacon crumbles
• Salami
• Marinated artichokes
• Olives (I bet kalamata olives would be lovely)
• Pickled jalapenos
• Red pepper flakes
• Bell pepper
• Cherry tomatoes

Note: Depending on what ingredient(s) you add, you may need to thin the dip back out a bit. If so, just add in more sour cream, a little at a time until you reach a creamy, spreadable consistency.

Frequently Asked Questions about Spinach Dip

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