Spinach Dip with Crudite
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Recipe type: Starter
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Serves: 8-10
 
Fresh and lively spinach dip with crudite perfect for parties!
Ingredients
  • 1 5 oz bag of baby spinach
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup cream cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1 container of water chestnuts, drained and chopped.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (about ½ lemon squeezed)
  • Lemon olive oil for drizzling
  • Assorted chopped vegetables (carrots, celery, radish, red pepper)
Instructions
  1. Saute garlic in olive oil until garlic just begins to brown, a few minutes.
  2. Add in spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. Move to a colander and let any excess liquid drain.
  5. Chop spinach finely.
  6. Meanwhile, mix together the sour cream, cream cheese and mayonnaise. Add in dill, chives, salt and pepper and mix together. Add in water chestnuts and stir.
  7. Add in spinach and stir.
  8. Squeeze lemon juice over top and chill for 3 hours or overnight.
  9. Right before serving, drizzle with lemon oil and grind pepper on top.
  10. Serve with assorted vegetables.
Recipe by Weekend Table at https://weekendtable.com/2013/01/13/spinach-dip-with-crudite/