This elegant and easy to make smoked salmon dip recipe is so creamy and light and perfect to use as a dip or spread!
Flaked smoked salmon is mixed in a base of cream cheese, sour cream, and mayo with just a touch of fresh dill and capers.
It’s easy, it’s fresh, it’s delicious!
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Easy Smoked Salmon Dip
- Smoked salmon dip is ready in 10 minutes with only a handful of inexpensive ingredients and a food processor!
- Picnic and party perfect, cold and creamy smoked salmon dip upgrades any vegetable platter! Just add some skinny breadsticks and a few strawberries or grapes as a garnish!
- Double up the recipe and package in cute jars with a ribbon to give as hostess gifts with some homemade crostini.
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Ingredients and Variations
Salmon: Buy pre-packaged Alaskan smoked salmon or make it yourself and have plenty to use in other recipes or to freeze! Canned salmon needs to be drained first and will not have that “smoky” flavor but you could add a few drops of liquid smoke until you get the flavor you want.
Base: Cream cheese and sour cream give this dip its uber-rich and creamy base. For the best flavor, go for full-fat dairy. Greek yogurt can be used in place of sour cream for fewer calories and a tangier flavor.
Seasonings: Fresh dill and capers are all you need to balance the flavors of smoky, salty salmon. If using dried dill, the conversion is 1 teaspoon of dried to 1 tablespoon of fresh.
Variations: Add a little lemon zest or a splash of lemon juice and some sliced green onions for a punch of flavor and color. Make a zesty smoked salmon dip by adding some homemade Cajun seasoning or a mild Italian blend. Even a little freshly roasted garlic will add new depths of flavor to salmon dip.
![This smoked salmon dip recipe is so easy to make! Flaked salmon is pulsed in a food processor with cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream, then mixed with fresh dill and capers. This sensational dip tastes amazing on a vegetable platter or with breadsticks and toasted crostini rounds. Rich, creamy, and flavorful smoked salmon dip will always be welcome at any gathering! #smokedsalmondiprecipe #ourzestylife #smokedsalmondipcreamcheese #smokedsalmondipwithcapers adding cream cheese to processor to make Smoked Salmon Dip](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Smoked-Salmon-Dip-OurZestyLife-2.jpg)
![Use this easy smoked salmon dip recipe to make the perfect addition to a party platter or picnic take-along. Flaked smoked salmon is processed with cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise, with capers and dill added. This rich and flavor-packed dip is easy to make and always popular. In a pinch, use some liquid smoke with fresh salmon. Try adding roasted garlic to broaden the flavor profile. #smokedsalmondiprecipe #ourzestylife #smokedsalmondipcreamcheese #smokedsalmondipwithcapers adding mayo and sour cream to cream cheese to make Smoked Salmon Dip](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Smoked-Salmon-Dip-OurZestyLife-3.jpg)
![Make your snack or appetizer table complete with this easy smoked salmon dip recipe. A package of smoked salmon is pulsed together in a food processor with cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise with fresh dill weed and lemon juice. Stir in some briny capers and serve with vegetables or other sturdy dippables. Give it some extra flavor with roasted garlic, pimentos, or green onions. #smokedsalmondiprecipe #ourzestylife #smokedsalmondipcreamcheese #smokedsalmondipwithcapers adding salmon , capers , dill and seasonings to food processor to make Smoked Salmon Dip](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Smoked-Salmon-Dip-OurZestyLife-4.jpg)
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How to Make Smoked Salmon Dip
- Process cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice in a food processor until combined (as per the recipe card below).
- Add remaining ingredients and “pulse” the dip until desired consistency.
![Make this rich and creamy smoked salmon dip recipe and watch it disappear! A package of smoked salmon is chopped in a food processor with cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream with lemon juice, fresh dill, and capers. For extra flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke, or some roasted garlic. This smoked salmon dip is sure to be the favorite feature of any vegetable platter, or appetizer table. #smokedsalmondiprecipe #ourzestylife #smokedsalmondipcreamcheese #smokedsalmondipwithcapers bowl of Smoked Salmon Dip with dill](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Smoked-Salmon-Dip-OurZestyLife-7.jpg)
Best Dippers for Dip
Sourdough crackers are sturdy and the perfect size for dipping, so are these fun wonton crisps, or hunks of toasted no knead bread. Celery, bell pepper wedges, and baked zucchini chips, and parmesan roasted broccoli are great, too! Smoked salmon dip can be used as a filler for stuffed mushrooms or mini peppers.
How to Store Smoked Salmon Dip
Leftover smoked salmon dip can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
![This easy smoked salmon dip recipe will make any snack or appetizer table complete. Smoked salmon, cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise are combined in a food processor with fresh dill weed and lemon juice. Stir in some briny capers and serve on a vegetable platter, or surrounded by sturdy dippables. Liquid smoke is another way you can infuse fresh or canned salmon with flavor. #smokedsalmondiprecipe #ourzestylife #smokedsalmondipcreamcheese #smokedsalmondipwithcapers plated Smoked Salmon Dip on bread pieces](https://ourzestylife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Smoked-Salmon-Dip-OurZestyLife-11.jpg)
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Smoked Salmon Dip
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ½ lemon juiced
- 4 ounces smoked salmon
- 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill stems removed, plus more for garnish
- 1 Tablespoon capers
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- To the bowl of a food processor, add cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice. Process until well combined.
- Add smoked salmon, dill, capers, salt, and pepper. Process for a short time (or use "pulse"), watching carefully, leaving small chunks of smoked salmon, until it reaches desired consistency.
- Put in a bowl and garnish with chopped dill and pepper, if desired, to serve.
- Serve with crostini, crackers, or toast.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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