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Creamy Smoked Salmon Dip in a white bowl.

Smoked Salmon Dip

Creamy, delicious Smoked Salmon Dip is made with savory smoked salmon, cream cheese, lemon and fresh herbs. This elegant appetizer is prefect for a party or serve it with bagels for an easy brunch dish.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Salmon Dip, Smoked Salmon Dip
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 334 kcal
Susanne Susanne

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons red onion minced
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon capers drained and chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup smoked salmon chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, whip the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream until smooth.
  2. Add the red onion, dijon, capers, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl and mix to combine.
  3. Add the smoked salmon and fold it in gently to not break up the pieces too much. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  4. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving to chill well and allow the flavors to mingle.

Recipe Notes

1. Ingredients Swap:

1 tablespoon fresh dill =1 teaspoon dill weed
1 tablespoon fresh chives = 1 teaspoon dried chives (or freeze dried)

2. To serve warm:

-Follow the directions a stated for steps 1-3 then follow the directions below:
-Preheat oven to 350°F. Transfer the prepared dip into a greased baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until bubbly along the edges.
-For a little added flavor try topping with some Parmesan cheese before placing in the oven.

3. Nutritional information is estimated. Amounts will vary based on ingredient choices and serving sizes.

Nutrition Facts
Smoked Salmon Dip
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 334 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 71mg24%
Sodium 790mg34%
Potassium 146mg4%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 870IU17%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 71mg7%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.