When it comes to sophisticated yet easy to make appetizers, few things can match the tastiness of this creamy, flavorful smoked salmon dip. It’s also amazing slathered on a bagel or piece of toast! Here’s everything you need to know.
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Ingredients for Salmon Dip
Creating a delightful smoked salmon dip requires a handful of key ingredients:
- The Smoked Salmon: The star of the show, providing a rich, smoky flavor. Just roughly chop for easy incorporation.
- The Base: Cream cheese, greek yogurt, and mayo add a creamy texture and a hint of tanginess to balance the smokiness of the salmon. My fave brand of cream cheese is Philadelphia.
- The Herbs: Fresh dill and green onions offer a delightful herbaceous note that pairs beautifully with the salmon.
- Everything Else: Capers add a bit of briny flavor, while Tabasco rounds out the cream sauce’s flavor. A bit of lemon juice adds a delicious fresh zing.
Tweaks + Substitutes
We absolutely love this dish as is, but it’s easy to tweak to suit your preferences. Here’s how:
- Creamy Subs: Substitute part or all of the Greek yogurt with mayonnaise or sour cream.
- Herb Subs: Experiment with other herbs like parsley or red onions for a different flavor profile.
- Spice Subs: A pinch of smoked paprika can complement the smoky salmon flavor.
How to Make Smoked Salmon Dip
Totally painless and easy, here’s how to make this dip!
- Prepare the base: In a food processor combine the base ingredients3 until creamy.
- Add everything else and pulse just a few times to incorporate.
Serving Recommendations
This versatile smoked salmon dip pairs wonderfully with just about everything, including:
- Crackers or Crostini: Spread the dip on crackers or toasted bread for a delightful appetizer.
- Fresh Vegetable Crudites: Serve with sliced cucumbers, bell peppers, or carrots for a refreshing contrast.
- Bagels or Toast Bread: Enjoy the dip on a toasted bagel or bread slices for a satisfying breakfast or brunch addition.
Leftover Ideas
If by any chance you have leftover smoked salmon dip, consider these creative uses:
- Stuffed vegetables: Fill hollowed-out cherry tomatoes or make stuffed mini peppers or stuffed mushrooms with the dip for a flavorful snack or app.
- Pasta topping: Use it as a creamy sauce for pasta dishes by mixing it into warm pasta, spaghetti squash, or zucchini noodles for a quick and delicious meal.
- Serve it as a sauce: You can drizzle it over baked salmon/roasted vegetables, or whatever you’re serving for dinner. You can also use it to make stuffed chicken breast.
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Smoked Salmon Dip
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese cut into blocks
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoons capers drained
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
- 6 ounces smoked salmon chopped roughly
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh green onions chopped
To serve:
- sliced veggies, crackers, toasted bagels, bagel chips, etc.
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, capers, black pepper, and Tabasco, and blend until smooth, occasionally scraping down the sides to incorporate everything.
- Add the salmon, dill, and green onions, and pulse 5 times, or until the ingredients blend together.
- Serve immediately, or store in the fridge, and allow it to warm slightly on the counter before serving. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 121kcalTotal Carbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSodium: 226mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gNet Carbs: 2g
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This dip is so refreshing and light! It’s a great alternative to heavier dips like spinach artichoke or queso dip. I can’t wait to serve it at my next party!
Hi Emily! Amazing!! I appreciate you giving this recipe a try and sharing your review, so glad to hear it was a winner!😊