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A white bowl of smoked salmon dip garnished with dill and black pepper sits on a wooden board.

Easy Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
Cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and smoked salmon blend into a smoked salmon dip in less time than it takes to open the crackers. Rich and smoky, brightened with lemon so it never sits heavy.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ medium lemon juiced
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon
  • 2 tablespoons dill
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • ¼ teaspoons salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor. Blend until completely mixed and smooth.
  • Add the smoked salmon, dill, capers, salt, and pepper. Pulse a few times until just combined. Leave little chunks of smoked salmon for texture.
  • Serve immediately or make it ahead of time and chill, covered, in the refrigerator until you are ready.

Notes

  • If your dip is too thick, stir in a little more sour cream or lemon juice to loosen it up to your preferred consistency.
  • If you like a bit of spice, try adding a dash of hot sauce, a pinch of cayenne, or a little horseradish for an extra punch.
  • Prefer a chunkier dip? Simply fold in the smoked salmon at the end instead of blending it all together. 
  • Crushed walnuts, diced avocado or celery, grated parmesan, and finely-chopped sun-dried tomatoes are great mix-in choices, while Everything Bagel seasoning, toasted almonds, or microgreens make a delicious topping.
  • Smoked salmon and capers are naturally salty, so start with less salt and adjust after mixing. You can always add more, but you can’t take it out!
  • Smoked salmon dip tastes even better the next day, so feel free to prepare it a few hours (or even a day) in advance for maximum flavor.
Serve: Serve with chips, crackers, or fresh vegetable slices. Use as a spread for buttery crostini, toasted baguette slices, mini bagels, sandwiches, and wraps.
Store: Place made-ahead or leftover smoked salmon dip into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Do not freeze. Enjoy cold or bring to room temperature before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 9gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 695mgPotassium: 167mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 906IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 0.5mg
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