The Best Easy Smoked Salmon Dip
Create a creamy, savory smoked salmon dip that is simple to make and perfect for any gathering. This no-cook recipe uses pre-smoked salmon for quick preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Crackers, bagel chips, or vegetable sticks for serving
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl.
- Add the chopped smoked salmon, sour cream, lemon juice, red onion, capers, fresh dill, and black pepper to the bowl.
- Use a fork or an electric mixer on low speed to combine all ingredients until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Do not overmix.
- Taste the dip and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cover the bowl and chill the smoked salmon dip in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve cold with your choice of crackers, bagel chips, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality cold-smoked salmon.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, you can blend the dip in a food processor.
- Substitute fresh dill with chives for a slightly different herb note.
- This dip is excellent served alongside smoked salmon crostini components.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 30
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