Description
Salmon dip brings creamy, tangy goodness right to your snack table with minimal effort. Blend fresh ingredients for a quick party favorite that keeps guests coming back for more cracker dips.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 ounces smoked salmon
- 1 cup cream cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Seasonings:
- ¼ teaspoon tabasco
- Salt
Instructions
- Grab your food processor and attach the metal blade. Measure out 1 cup (8 ounces) of cream cheese, ¼ cup sour cream, ¼ cup mayonnaise, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice.
- Drop in 2 tablespoons of drained capers and ¼ teaspoon Tabasco. Blend the ingredients for 15-20 seconds until your mixture becomes completely smooth.
- Roughly chop 4 ounces of smoked salmon into small pieces. Add the salmon chunks to your processor along with 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill and 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives.
- Pulse the mixture 3-4 times, carefully scraping down your processor’s sides with a rubber spatula to ensure everything gets evenly incorporated.
- Take a small taste and sprinkle in salt as needed. Your salmon will contribute some saltiness, so add just a pinch – about ¼ teaspoon – to enhance the overall flavor.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. If preparing ahead, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Before serving, let the dip sit at room temperature for 15 minutes to soften.
- Serve your creamy salmon dip with crisp crackers, toasted bagel chips, or fresh vegetable crudités for a delightful appetizer.
Notes
- Choose high-quality smoked salmon for the best flavor and texture in your dip.
- Let ingredients come to room temperature before blending to ensure a smoother, more even consistency.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with reduced-fat or Greek yogurt.
- Refrigerating the dip for an hour before serving helps the flavors meld and develop a richer taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salmon
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg