Have you ever been to a party where dips weren’t served? Me, neither. They’re mainstays at gatherings, and they’ve come a long way from the days of sour cream mixed with packaged soup or salad dressing mixes.
We’re sticking with creamy dips with a few twists. Dips often taste rich because they’re based on ingredients such as mayonnaise, cream cheese and sour cream — all of which add fat and calories. Simply substituting reduced-fat versions can lighten the fat and calorie load considerably.
You can reduce it further by substituting nonfat Greek-style yogurt in place of sour cream.
The recipe for Spinach Avocado Dip calls for nonfat plain Greek-style yogurt. It’s pureed with ripe avocados and mixed with a sauteed spinach mixture.