Salmon Dip with Cream Cheese

Bowl of smoked salmon dip with piece of crostini dipped into it.

Course: Appetizer, Dip

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 15

Servings: people

Calories: 220kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

This homemade Smoked Salmon Dip with Cream Cheese is so refreshing, creamy, and delicious! It’s made with 8 simple ingredients like fresh herbs, lemon, sour cream, and rich smoked salmon for an irresistible dipping experience.

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Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
1/3 cup sour cream or greek yogurt or creme fraiche
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 1 lemon
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
6 ounces smoked salmon or trout
1 teaspoon capers drained
2 Tablespoons fresh dill roughly chopped
2 Tablespoons chives rough chopped
Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

Combine the 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/3 cup sour cream, 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, and 1 Tablespoon lemon juice in a food processor and pulse until blended.
Add the 6 ounces smoked salmon, 1 teaspoon capers, 2 Tablespoons fresh dill and 2 Tablespoons chives and pulse, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary, until the salmon is finely chopped. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Enjoy!

Notes

Storage

If you don’t want to eat the salmon cream cheese dip right away, keep it in a sealed container in the refrigerator up 3 days in advance. This also gives the ingredients more time to get to know each other, resulting in a much more tasty dip!

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