Make this creamy, savory smoked salmon dip quickly. It uses simple ingredients like cream cheese, lemon, and dill, making it a perfect appetizer for parties.
Author:leogrant
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:0 min
Total Time:40 min
Yield:About 1.5 cups1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:No Cook
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces cold smoked salmon, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
Place the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl.
Add the chopped smoked salmon, lemon juice, dill, onion powder, and black pepper to the bowl.
Use a fork or electric mixer to combine all ingredients until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Taste the dip and add a pinch of salt if needed, depending on the saltiness of your salmon.
Cover the bowl and chill the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Serve cold with crackers, sliced baguette, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
For a low-carb option, serve this dip with cucumber slices or celery sticks instead of crackers.
You can prepare this dip up to one day ahead and keep it refrigerated.
If you prefer a smoother texture, you can briefly pulse the ingredients in a food processor.