This easy, creamy veggie dip with Greek yogurt, kale, and bell peppers is a healthy twist on the ever popular spinach dip. Serve it with vegetables and gluten free pita for a nourishing snack, or yummy appetizer at your next party.
This post was originally published on September 20, 2011. It has been updated with new text and ingredient modifications.
You’re probably familiar with the infamous spinach dip in a bread bowl, right?
You know the one…
Huge hollowed out sourdough bread bowl…lots of sour cream and mayo…throw in some spinach…and, yes, the requisite chopped water chestnuts.
Mmm…I LOVE the added crunch from those water chestnuts! You too???
Confession time…
I really ♥ this dip!
BUT in honor of this months Recipe ReDux theme, Condiments, Spreads, and Dressings, I decided to make it a wee bit healthier.
How to Make a Healthier Veggie Dip
- Go Greek. My veggie dip with Greek yogurt uses homemade aioli {or use your favorite mayo}, plus Greek yogurt in place of the standard mayo/sour cream mixture for an extra boost of protein and calcium, while lowering saturated fat.
- Switch up your greens. While spinach is certainly no slouch in the nutrition department, I thought it would be fun to add kale to my veggie dip instead. You can have fun with this recipe, though, and add any favorite leafy green you like. {You may also enjoy this post: 5 Reasons to Get Excited About Eating Leafy Greens + 16 Leafy Green Recipes you’ll Love}
- Up your C! Not only do the yellow, orange, & red bell peppers add a delicious crunch factor {plus a pop of color!}, they also provide your body with an extra boost of skin nourishing and immune enhancing vitamin C.
Plus, if you follow a strict gluten free diet like I do, you should know that the Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix that is typically used to make spinach dip, contains yeast extract made from barley, so it’s not gluten free.
Oh, and before I share the recipe with you, you’ll probably wonder what to serve with this veggie dip with Greek yogurt. Here are a couple of my favorite easy ideas…
Veggie Dip with Greek Yogurt Serving Suggestions
- Gluten-free Pita Chips. You could buy these Toufayan Gluten Free Pita Chips, or do what I do, and make your own by toasting an Udi’s Gluten Free Pizza Crust in the oven, then cutting it into “chips” ~ really tasty!
- More veggies! Cut up additional bell peppers to serve with this veggie dip, along with cherry or grape tomatoes, raw broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, sugar snap peas, and so many more!
If you make this Creamy Veggie Dip with Greek Yogurt, Kale, & Bell Peppers, be sure and let me know! Leave a comment on the blog, give it a 5-star review, or share it on Instagram and tag me @thespicyrd & hashtag it: #thespicyrd ~ I hope you enjoy it as much as my family and I do
Creamy Veggie Dip with Greek Yogurt, Kale, & Bell Peppers
Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 17- ounce container Greek yogurt
- 2 cups kale, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups bell peppers, assorted colors, finely chopped
- 1 8 ounce can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Assorted veggies, Bell peppers, cherry/grape tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, sugar snap peas, etc, for serving.
- Gluten free Pita Chips, for serving.
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients (except extra veggies and bread) in a large mixing bowl, and stir well to combine.
- Keep chilled until ready to serve with veggies and bread.
Notes
Nutrition
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P.S. Want more healthy snack & appetizer recipes? Be sure and follow my Pinterest board: Healthy Snacks + Appetizers. Enjoy!
Let’s Chat!
Have you ever had the infamous Spinach Dip before? What’s your favorite easy dip recipe? What do you like to dip in your dip???
Its look healthy. Great recipe. I will definitely try this and share my feedback with you.
I love using Greek yogurt in dips. What a great idea to use waterchestnuts too… great crunch factor!
So good, right?! I love that combo of creamy and crunchy-so tasty!
Nothing like an amazing veggie dip to get everyone to eat more veggies! Definitely want to try this!
Agree-anything to get my family to eat more veggies 🙂 Cheers!
Fantastic idea, love greek yogurt dips!
Thanks so much Kara~I hope you give it a try!
What an amazing summertime dip idea! I have to try this!
Thanks Erin! Enjoy!!
Great idea to make spinach dip so much healthier! Beautiful photos too!
Thanks so much Bridget! It’s always fun “healthifying” recipes, yet keeping them equally tasty. Cheers!
this will definitely be on my next party appetizer table!!
Yay! Can I please come to the party?! 🙂
Your dip sounds absolutely incredible! I am most definitely going to give this delicious greek yogurt dip a try 🙂
Thanks Whitney! I hope you love it as much as I do!
Wow that kale dip sounds AMAZING! Must give it a try 🙂
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YUM! always looking for new ways to use kale. Red and yellow pepper dippers make it even better!! Of course I love the Greek yogurt addition too. Beautiful pictures!
Thanks so much for all your comments. I really enjoy reading them all! Glad to know so many of you are kale lovers . Now if only I could convince my husband and kids… 🙂
What gorgeous clicks and refreshing dip it is, EA! Lovely take on Kale.
fabulous way to use kale. Love this and just tweeted for you!
Just last night I was looking at recipes and telling Nick how much I love kale, as he was saying “eww, no, I want spinach!”. So, I’m guessing he wouldn’t like this, however, I think it’s brilliant! Some people don’t like the texture of kale, but I would bet that the kale gets softer when it’s mixed with all of these creamy ingredients.
This looks like a great healthy remake of this dip. I should try this for the next party we need to bring something to.
Making mayo has been on my “list” for a while. Thanks for the tips! Your recipe sounds very good! I’m sure there is a lot of “stuff” in that spinach dip mix, and it’s probably impossible to recreate that with natural ingredients. But your dip is going on “my list!” I haven’t made spinach dip with the mix in years, but it would be fun to make a healthier version. Brings back memories… 🙂
What a fabulous idea! I love it. I’m always looking for ways to eat more kale. This sounds like a winner.
I secretly love spinach dip too but this looks like an amazing alternative especially with the addition of kale! PS new reader and looking forward to reading more 🙂
Oh boy do I love than infamous spinach dip and am thrilled to find an “almost” substitute – it looks so pretty (once again, your photos are fabulous.) Definitely want to try this (and a great way to get some extra kale in kiddies….and my husband!)
I love the addition of fresh kale in this. I make a delicious raw kale salad that is so filling. Your photos are fantastic – I feel like I can reach out and touch those peppers!
I used to love making this dip… but gave it up b/c of the packet. So glad you’ve found a healthier way to do it! And frankly, even if it’s a little different than before, as long as it’s tasty AND healthy, I’m sold on your version!
And the pictures are amazing… of course 😉
This dip looks amazing! And yes, I’m kne of those people who loves the bread bowl dip.. So this will be a much better choice!! 🙂
What a fun round-up and dip! Happy Cooking!
looks just delicious + i love that it’s a healthier alternative. frankly, it looks better to me than regular spinach dip!! yum!
I agree with Danielle, it looks very refreshing! And I’m glad that it’s gluten-free 🙂
whoohoo for healthy and homemade dip! love the pepper and kale addition here :).
It may not have tasted the way you wanted, but you sold it with the awesome pictures. I kind of like the refreshing zing you get when you leave out the “unami” flavor in dips. I’m going to try for sure!
Sometimes you just have to whisk. Dare i say i like mixing by hand (also food processor scared). This is a great recipe. I fall back to hummus too often. I like the kale addition and of course the MSG omission (we’re not friends either).