If you like smoked salmon then this is your cup of tea. This scrumptiously easy Smoked Salmon Dip is made with mouthwatering good honey smoked salmon and seasoned with garlic, fresh dill and fresh lemon. I love to serve this with Crostini, crackers and celery or carrot sticks. Impress your friends today and make some for your next social gathering. It pairs well with my Crab Rangoon and Strawberry Mimosas.
Why this recipe works!
- It is unbelievably delicious. I mean over the top yummy for smoked salmon lovers.
- This recipe takes just minutes to make in a food processor with better than five star restaurant results.
- You can make this recipe up to 24 hours in advance making it perfect for entertaining and parties.
How to make Smoked Salmon Dip
Start by adding the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, minced onion, minced garlic, horseradish, chopped dill, lemon juice, black pepper and salmon in a food processor. Pulse several times to combine and until preferred texture. Chill for 1 hour and serve with crostini, assorted vegetable sticks and crackers.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- Use fresh squeezed lemon juice. For an extra bonus add just a touch of zest.
- Buy good quality smoked salmon as it really makes a difference. I purchase honey smoked salmon from Costco.
- For best results use fresh dill. It is so fragrant and tasty in this recipe. It really takes this dip to a whole new level.
- Smoked salmon is naturally salty so watch what you pair it with. No added salt is recommended.
- Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator this dip will last 4-5 days,
- Enjoy it with crostini, fresh cut vegetable sticks and Ritz crackers!!
What to serve with Smoked Salmon Dip
- Fresh cut carrot and celery sticks or broccoli and cauliflower florets
- Crackers including sweet butter crackers like Ritz
- Homemade or store bought crostini
- Bagel chips
- Pretzel thins
Other dips you will love!
- Easy 7 Layer Dip
- Chili Cheese Dip
- Hot Shrimp Dip
- Easy Taco Dip
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
Salmon Dip
A five minute scrumptious cream cheese smoked salmon dip seasoned with onion, garlic, horseradish, fresh dill, and lemon juice. Wow your guests with this easy yet impressive dip.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: appetizer
- Method: food processor
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon creamy horseradish
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 6 ounces smoked salmon minced
Instructions
- Add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, minced onion, minced garlic, horseradish, chopped dill, lemon juice, black pepper and salmon in a food processor. Pulse several times to combine and until preferred texture.
- Chill for 1 hour and serve with crostini, assorted vegetable sticks and crackers.
Notes
- Use fresh squeezed lemon juice. For an extra bonus add just a touch of zest.
- Buy good quality smoked salmon as it really makes a difference. I purchase honey smoked salmon from Costco.
- For best results use fresh dill. It is so fragrant and tasty in this recipe. It really takes this dip to a whole new level.
- Smoked salmon is naturally salty so watch what you pair it with. No added salt is recommended.
- Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator this dip will last 4-5 days.
- Enjoy it with crostini, fresh cut vegetable sticks and Ritz crackers!!
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