Herbed Spinach Dip
This creamy Herbed Spinach Dip blends tender spinach with sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh herbs, scallions, and red pepper for a flavorful appetizer perfect for any gathering.
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 10 oz box frozen chopped spinach
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 medium scallions white parts only, finely sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley leaves packed
- 1 small garlic clove minced
- ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ medium red bell pepper cored, seeded, and finely diced
Instructions
Thaw and Prepare Spinach:
- Allow the frozen chopped spinach to thaw at room temperature for approximately 90 minutes, or alternatively, place it in the microwave on 40% power for 3 minutes, until edges are thawed but not warm. Once softened, break into chunks and thoroughly squeeze out excess moisture.
Blend Dip Ingredients:
- In a food processor, combine the spinach, sour cream, mayonnaise, sliced scallions, chopped dill, parsley leaves, minced garlic, hot pepper sauce, salt, and ground black pepper. Blend the mixture for approximately 30 seconds, or until smooth and creamy in texture.
Incorporate Red Pepper:
- Transfer the blended mixture into a serving bowl and gently fold in the finely diced red bell pepper until evenly distributed.
Chill and Serve:
- If not serving immediately, cover the dip with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Stir gently before serving to refresh texture.
Notes
To Make It Gluten-Free: This recipe is naturally gluten-free as written, provided all ingredient labels are checked for potential gluten-containing additives—especially the mayonnaise, sour cream, and hot sauce. Always verify with certified gluten-free versions for complete assurance.