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Spinach Dip

INGREDIENTS

1½ cups plain yogurt (try plain goat or soy yogurt) 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed until dry1½ cups Veganaise (non-dairy, raw Mayo - try the grapeseed oil variety) 8 oz can sliced water chestnuts, chopped