Garlicky Spinach and Feta Dip

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Spinach dip gets a succulent Mediterranean twist with the addition of feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and garlic. Greek yogurt makes it extra creamy.

Garlicky Spinach and Feta Dip
Photo: Jacob Fox
Prep Time:
15 mins
Slow Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
32

Ingredients

  • 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained

  • 1 10 ounce carton garlic-flavor cream cheese for cooking

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

  • 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 ounces)

  • cup sliced pitted Kalamata olives

  • ¼ cup chopped green onions (2)

  • 2 tablespoon dried tomato pesto

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 recipe Crispy Pita Chips, purchased pita chips, multigrain snack chips, or assorted vegetable dippers

Directions

  1. Using paper towels, squeeze out any excess liquid in spinach.

  2. In a medium bowl combine spinach, cream cheese for cooking, yogurt, mayonnaise, 3/4 cup of the cheese, the olives, 2 tablespoons of the green onions, the pesto, and pepper. Transfer spinach mixture to a 1-1/2-quart slow cooker. Sprinkle mixture with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

  3. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for about 1-1/2 hours or until heated through. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons green onions. Serve dip with Crispy Pita Chips.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

88 Calories
8g Fat
2g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 88
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 174mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Protein 2g

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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