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Walnut Spinach Greek Yogurt Dip Recipe
4.9 from 87 votes

Walnut Spinach Greek Yogurt Dip Recipe

This dip blends blanched baby spinach with Greek yogurt, finely chopped walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, dry mint, and olive oil. It offers a creamy texture contrasted by the crunch of walnuts and freshness from herbs and lemon. Served chilled, it pairs well with raw vegetables and homemade pita chips as a flavorful appetizer or snack.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Calories: 52 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • kosher salt
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup walnuts finely chopped
  • 1 garlic minced (more to your liking, cloves
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice more to taste, freshly squeezed
  • ½ cup parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon mint dry
  • black pepper
  • extra virgin olive oil
To serve:
  • Veggies
  • Pita chips homemade

Instructions

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  1. Blanch the Spinach. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare a bowl of iced water and keep it near. Add the spinach to the boiling water and cook for 10 seconds. Using a pair of tongs, transfer the spinach to the iced water and allow it to cool for a couple of minutes. Drain well and wring out any excess water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the blanched spinach, yogurt, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, and mint. Add a good dash of kosher salt and black pepper. Add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (about 2 tablespoons). Mix to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  3. Serve with your favorite veggies and homemade pita chips.

Notes

  • This recipe yields approximately 2 cups of dip.
  • Store the dip in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Blanching spinach briefly and cooling it in ice water preserves its color and texture.
  • Homemade pita chips pair well with the creamy texture and flavors of the dip.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tbsp Calories 52kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 1.9g (1%) Protein 3.5g (7%) Fat 3.7g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.4g (2%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 1.3mg (0%) Sodium 84.8mg (4%) Potassium 82.1mg (2%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 353.8IU (7%) Vitamin C 1.5mg (2%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16 tablespoons

Amount Per Serving

Calories 52

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tbsp
Calories 52kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 1.9g 1%
Protein 3.5g 7%
Fat 3.7g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 1.3mg 0%
Sodium 84.8mg 4%
Potassium 82.1mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 353.8IU 7%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.