This classic vegetable dip is a retro party favorite, blending creamy mayonnaise and sour cream with the savory punch of Knorr vegetable soup mix. Enhanced with chopped spinach, crisp water chestnuts, and fresh green onions, it delivers both flavor and texture in every bite. Popular throughout the 1970s and 80s for potlucks and gatherings, it was often served in a hollowed-out bread bowl with cubes of bread for dipping. Beloved for its simplicity and versatility, this dip remains a go-to appetizer for holidays, picnics, and casual entertaining. Its cool, creamy texture pairs beautifully with vegetables, chips, or crackers, making it a nostalgic yet timeless crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 16 oz sour cream
- 10 oz frozen chopped spinach (thawed and well drained)
- 8 oz sliced water chestnuts (drained and chopped)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 pkg Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Spinach
- Thaw frozen spinach. Squeeze thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
Step 2: Mix Base
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise and sour cream until smooth.
Step 3: Add Flavorings
- Stir in Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix until fully incorporated.
Step 4: Add Vegetables
- Fold in spinach, water chestnuts, and green onions. Mix until evenly distributed.
Step 5: Chill and Serve
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve with fresh vegetables, crackers, or bread cubes.
Tips
- Thaw spinach thoroughly, then squeeze and drain with paper towels (as written on the card back) to prevent a watery dip.
- Chill for at least 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
- Substitute part of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add finely diced red bell pepper for color and sweetness.
- For extra crunch, increase water chestnuts or add celery.
- Serve in a hollowed round bread loaf for classic presentation.
- Pair with crackers, rye chips, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.
- Use light sour cream and light mayonnaise for reduced-calorie dip.
- For stronger onion flavor, add extra chopped green onions.
- Make ahead the day before; flavor improves overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1600IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.7mg
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