Spinach and Kale Greek Yogurt Dip.
It is truly amazing what one can find in the bottom of their crisper drawer.
I’m sure it comes as no surprise here since mine is where most vegetables go to die (I’m looking at you carrots), but honestly you’d think that with the rate I’m going at, I’d find like sixteen dollars as well as four of those little black combs they hand out on school picture day.
It is such a mess. The worst part is that since I rarely (read: never) think about vegetables, especially raw vegetables, especially vegetables that aren’t like, potatoes and onions and maybe mushrooms, especially vegetables that often belong in crisper drawers like celery (UGH), that I really don’t ever consider my crisper drawer. It’s like a big black hole that I only go near when I’m trying to procrastinate on something else that I should be doing. Which is saying a lot, because cleaning out that drawer is nearly last on my list so if I’m using it as a time buffer, whatever comes next has to be horrific. Like emptying out the vacuum bag or cleaning the shower.
So when one finds all these things in their crisper drawer, these things that are near death’s door and barely have a prayer, one shall make dip. One of my go-to grabs at Trader Joe’s (sidebar: coming soon is a post about my favorite TJ’s products!) has been the reduced guilt spinach and kale Greek yogurt dip, if only because it contains green things that make me feel better about myself… but also because it’s really good ON things. Like pitas and stuff. We can go through a container quickly – like maybe in a day? oops. – and I thought it would be awesome to attempt to make it at home since the nearest store in about 45 minutes away. A quick peek at the TJ’s website told me most of the ingredients (minus whatever “other seasonings” are), so I got to work. And while I totally love it, I will admit that I am insanely lazy and will also still buy it. #truelife
Oh and for all you mayo haters? I hate to break it to you but the original TJ’s dip does contain mayo, albeit a fairly small amount. I’m not a huge mayo fan myself unless it’s a thin smear on an insanely thick layered BLT on the toastiest of toasts or hidden deep down inside something creamy and delicious just like this. Or if it’s something all chipotle-like. Obviously if you really hate it, you can leave it out… though I promise you can’t taste it for the life of you and if you really love me, you’ll definitely leave it in. And chances are, you’ve been consuming it anyway because you love.this.dip.
DUH. So just do it.
Now here’s what I have to say about this dip: when I buy it, I rarely use it for simple chip-dipping purposes and what not. I tend to use it more as a spread – inside of sandwiches and on top of things, and that is exactly what I have been doing with this version. The original TJ’s dip is laced with chopped water chestnuts too, and well, I’m just sort of not a fan. They freak me out. They are all weird and stuff. Feel free to add those in to make it more authentic, and if you want even mooooore flavor try chopping some marinated artichoke hearts and tossing them in as well. SO SO FLAVORFUL. I die.
In my world, this is just the most perfect way to get veggies. Especially those green veggies which, you know are just… so… gross.
Spinach and Kale Greek Yogurt Dip
Ingredients
- 1 (17-ounce) container of 2% Greek yogurt (or about 2 cups of your favorite)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup finely chopped kale
- 1 cup finely chopped spinach
- 3 thin green onions, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red pepper
- 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- if desired, chopped water chestnuts and chopped marinated artichoke hearts
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well to combine. The key is to chop everything as finely as possible! This dip is extra flavorful after it sits for a few hours (refrigerated of course). Taste and season more if desired. Serve with chips, crackers or vegetables.
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121 Comments on “Spinach and Kale Greek Yogurt Dip.”
This is my favorite TJs dip Jessica! I guess I never looked at the ingredients – I had no idea it contained mayo! Not a fan of mayo, sooo yeah when I go to make this myself – it’s going to be this version! And when I eat veggies, esp raw veggies (!!!), I LOAD THEM with dip. I eat dip with a side of carrots. :)
I have never had TJ’s dip, but this looks insanely delicious!
oh the crisper and I have an off again relationship. If I am in the salad mode I can’t keep things in there very long but there are other times I will find the grossest stuff in there after I have forgotten about them. I am in the same spot as you.
This dip looks fantastic. I’d destroy this, easily
Before I even read the post, just going by the title, I thought, hmmmm, doesn’t TJs sell something like this? And voila, they do. Only now I can just make your version at home. Awesome job on the re-creation!
OMG….I LOVE this stuff!! I just printed the recipe, now I can have it any time I want, even without a trip to TJ’s!!
Honey sounds delish in an otherwise savory dip!
TJ’s greek yogurt dip is one of my favorites!! Love that you re-created it, yours sounds and looks fantastic! How can you not like water chestnuts? I love the crunch to them!!
I know, I’m so weird.
Beautiful pictures & a healthy recipe to boot. Would make a great starter at Thanksgiving!
This sounds amazing Jess! I’ve been making a few different Greek yogurt dips lately but so far none with kale. I’ve never been to a TJs before because we don’t have them here in Canada (says as she sheds a tear) but thanks to you, I can now experience it in my own kitchen!
I almost didn’t save this one cuz kale? Yuck. But you’ve talked me into it. I’m gonna try it this week, probably for my husband’s birthday party on Saturday cuz we’re going to need to eel a little virtuous after six layer salted caramel cake!
You know, I’ve walked by this dip at TJs a zillion times and every time have come soclose to picking it up. But didn’t. Now, total conundrum. Try making it first, or buy it first? Or do both and have a Kale Dip Showdown, Pepsi Challenge style? ;)
Looks amazing.
For someone that hates vegetables so much, your vegetable recipes are completely amazing. Every one I’ve ever tried had been straight up AWESOME!! Also, we subscribe to the same mayo theory… it works in very small doses.
thanks!!
Yum yum yum! Love kale, and greek yogurt. Must make this immediately!!
This looks great and would be a perfect starter on Thanksgiving or any holiday coming up! I’m not a big mayo girl myself either, but a tiny bit here and there can definitely be very good.
Also–I totally kill all the carrots in my vegetable fridge drawers as well. It is always the carrots….poor little shrively things :)
Gotta love a good dip like this. YUM!
I don’t think I’ve seen this at my local TJ’s but looks too good not to try! This will be a good addition to our usual game day spread. I love dips- Yum!
I am so guilty of losing those veggies in the drawer, but this dip is the best way to use them! Why would you make a salad when you can make this, right?!
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Oh girl, this looks amazing! Love the last photo with dip dripping down the side. Index fingers ready for the clean up. ;)
Somebody hand me a spoon!!
We don’t have a Trader joes where I live, which means i have never been to a Trader Joes, which I consider to be one of life’s great injustices.
I think I will make this dip and then PRETEND I got it at Trader Joes and finally, life will be fair.
Well, as fair as life can be until Joey and Pacey get married in real life on live TV.
oh man, you NEED to go to TJs. you’d die.
Water chesnuts are so, totally weird. I’d leave em out too. Gross.
This dip is perfection!!! Love smoked paprika.
This looks deeelicious. :)
I just wanted to say how much I love your relationship with vegetables, because it’s so much like my relationship with vegetables. I was going to say, “As much as I love salad, my crisper drawer is still where all the veggies go to die” but….that’s kind of a lie. Because fact: my ideal salad = lettuce, cheese, croutons. Pretty sure only one of those is a vegetable. ….Which explains why my crisper drawer is so scary. It’s just a sad little graveyard, prompting questions like, “When did I buy baby carrots?” “What was I using cherry tomatoes for?” “Is this spinach?” Even the vegetables that I love, I kind of hate. I mean I like them, but also kind of wish they didn’t exist. Exceptions being potatoes, caramelized onions (because raw onions are gross and I don’t care what ANYONE says), corn (is corn even a vegetable? I just don’t know.), and lettuce (but none of that leafy stuff with steams…seriously, I’m not a rabbit.)
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hahahah yes yes yes. that is me.
I have yet to try this dip from TJ’s, but I have a feeling I would love it. All of these flavors sound amazing together. I am dying over the addition of artichoke hearts.
Thank you for this! I am obsessed with this dip. Obsessed like I waited at TJ’s the other day for 20 minutes while I had some guy dig through inventory in the back after I found an empty shelf (FREAK OUT MOMENT). It’s been on my list to recreate, I’ll be giving this a try now!!
i just want to dive right in! plus i could totally use this to trick nate into eating kale ;)
Oh does this look and sound amazing. I love veggie dip on sandwiches. and eaten with a spoon, because I’m awesome like that.
I want a big bowl of this like yesterday!
This makes me want to go buy some chips and whip this up!
the picture of the dip all over the side of the bowl is making my eye twitch… i want to wipe it off so bad. gaaaaaah.
This looks so good ! It’s a great way to get additional vegetables in your daily diet. Thanks for coming up with an easy recipe for us to follow.
We just got a Trader Joe’s here but I haven’t been to it yet…I guess I don’t know what I’m missing! This dip looks amazing!
YEA! A trader joe’s post soon……..thank you so much!!!!
I noticed a sad thing today. There is more carnage in my cheese drawer than my crisper. This is because I buy five kinds of cheese every time I shop, but only buy veggies needed for recipes or salad greens that I can douse in yogurt ranch. There is goat cheese molding in the back of the drawer right now. This is unacceptable! Cheese should never be forsaken.
Looks yummy! I feel ya on the veggie drawer – I also just wrote a post about the stuff that goes into my crisper to die. I hate cleaning that thing out!
I’m a supplier to TJ’s so I visit stores weekly. I’ve never seen this dip!!?? I’ve seen a greek yogurt spinach & artichoke dip, but not one with kale. Your version looks awesome. I’ll have to try it soon!
omggg, even those chips look delicious.. from a picture! Yum!
I only dream about TJs since I’ve NEVER BEEN IN ONE. They are just starting to come to my state, so that excites me, yes. I’m so happy you posted this because I am going to make it and pretend I know what the original really tastes like. :) Good stuff girl – I’m so loving this dip!
Yum, this will be perfect! I have to make a bunch of dishes for a ne company that is opening! Thanks!
P.S I think you would love this soup! The veggies are covered with cheese and chipotle peppers!
http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/spicy-chipotle-and-cheddar-pumpkin-soup/
Well, if TJ goes out of business because everyone else in the blog-o-sphere is running to make this (amazing-looking) copycat version instead–well, we’ll know why…thank you for sharing!
Water chestnuts ARE weird! Why are they so soft?
This looks so amazing!
Yummy!!! This looks just like spinach dip! I’ll definitely have to make this for our next girls night!
Yum! I love their kale dip. I can’t wait to try your recipe.
Hi Jessica! I’m sitting here with 2 other food bloggers – Naomi of Bakers Royale and Jessica of The Novice Chef and we are talking about how fabulous you are and I had to stop by + say HI!! Your photography is GORGEOUS! Drool…
Wow this looks incredible! It IS amazing what you can find in the crisper drawer indeed! I always seems to have scraps of these things on hand – I often make a simple yoghurt dip with salt and cilantro or parsley chopped fine. Great with Mexican! Pinned, thanks Jessica!
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This looks amazing! I have a new obsession with raw broccoli and radishes, this dip would suit them well, for sure! Yum! Thank you for sharing!!