5 Ingredient Cold Spinach Dip (Easy & No Cook)

This 5 Ingredient Cold Spinach Dip is an easy, creamy appetizer that takes just minutes to prepare and requires no cooking. Made with frozen spinach, mayonnaise, sour cream, Montreal chicken seasoning, and black pepper, this simple spinach dip is ready to chill and serve.

Serve this cold spinach dip with crackers, chips, sliced vegetables, or crusty bread. It is also a great make-ahead appetizer for parties, potlucks, holidays, and summer gatherings.

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Why You’ll Love This Cold Spinach Dip

No cooking required: Simply thaw, drain, mix, and refrigerate. There’s no oven or stovetop needed.

Only 5 ingredients: You only need frozen spinach, mayonnaise, sour cream, Montreal chicken seasoning, and black pepper.

Ready in minutes: The dip takes just a few minutes to mix together before chilling.

Make-ahead friendly: Prepare it the night before and keep it refrigerated until you’re ready to serve.

Perfect for entertaining: Serve it with crackers, chips, vegetables, or bread for an easy party appetizer.

Ingredients For Cold Spinach Dip

Spinach: This recipe calls for thawed frozen spinach. I also highly recommend using chopped spinach or else the dip will have long strings of spinach and let’s face it, no one wants spinach in their teeth. You can also use fresh spinach, by chopping up about 3 cups of baby spinach and cooking it down in a frying pan.
Mayonnaise: I use low-fat Hellman’s mayonnaise as I find that using regular mayonnaise yields a really heavy and thick dip.
Sour cream: To lighten up the dip and add more of a whipped texture, I love adding 5% sour cream.
Montreal chicken seasoning: Make sure you don’t miss out on this seasoning, as it is the star ingredient. It is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Additionally, you won’t need to add salt as the seasoning is already salty enough. However, if you prefer, you can add salt to your taste
Black pepper: I love going a bit heavier on black pepper to help add more flavour. This recipe requires a good amount of black pepper.

Instructions

Step 1: Place the frozen spinach in a microwave-safe bowl and thaw for approximately 4 to 6 minutes or until fully defrosted.

Step 2: Squeeze out all of the water from the spinach. Ensure that the spinach is completely dry or the excess water will impact the consistency of the dip. I like to use my hands and take small sections of the spinach to squeeze out the water.

Step 3: To a bowl add mayo, sour cream, spinach, Montreal seasoning and black pepper. Stir until combined

Step 4: Refrigerate for an hour and serve with a baguette. You can even hollow out a bun and scoop the spinach dip into it for serving purposes.

step by step instructions to make 5-ingredient cold spinach dip

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5 Ingredient Spinach Dip FAQ

Can I use whipped dressing?

I have tested this recipe using whipped dressing and would highly recommend staying clear from it for this recipe. Both the consistency of the dip and flavour was a definite no-go! So I encourage using a good quality mayonnaise.

How long does spinach dip last if refrigerated?

It will last anywhere from 2 to 3 days if refrigerated. For large gatherings, I usually prepare the spinach dip the night before and store it in a large container.

Can I use fresh spinach for cold spinach dip?

Yes. You can use fresh spinach instead of frozen spinach. Chop approximately 3 cups of baby spinach and cook it in a frying pan until wilted. Allow it to cool, then squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible before adding it to the dip.

Why is my spinach dip watery?

The most common reason is excess moisture from the spinach. Make sure the thawed spinach is thoroughly squeezed dry before mixing it with the other ingredients.

What can I serve with cold spinach dip?

Cold spinach dip can be served with crackers, tortilla chips, baguette slices, bread, cucumber, carrots, celery, bell peppers, or other fresh vegetables.

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