Description
This creamy smoked salmon dip combines tangy cream cheese, fresh dill, briny capers, and a hint of lemon for a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz smoked salmon, finely chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 3 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp capers, drained and roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp chives, finely sliced (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/8 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- Crackers, bread, or veggie sticks for serving
Instructions
- Finely chop the smoked salmon, mince the dill, slice the chives, and roughly chop the capers. Zest and juice the lemon.
- Place softened cream cheese and sour cream in a mixing bowl or food processor. Beat or pulse until smooth and creamy (1-2 minutes with a hand mixer or 30 seconds in a processor).
- Mix in lemon juice and lemon zest until just combined.
- Add chopped smoked salmon, dill, capers, and chives (if using). Sprinkle in black pepper and salt. Gently fold until evenly distributed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning: add more salt, lemon, or sour cream/yogurt for desired consistency.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld (optional for best flavor).
- Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with extra dill, chives, or capers. Serve chilled with crackers, bread, or veggie sticks.
Notes
- Great for parties, brunches, or as a snack.
- Can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Creamy Smoked Salmon Dip, Appetizer, Party Dip