Smoked Salmon Dip
A creamy, flavourful dip that's perfect for entertaining or a casual snack. Smooth cream cheese, tangy sour cream, and a touch of lemon brighten the smoky salmon, while dill and capers add a fresh, herby pop. Serve chilled with fresh vegetables, crackers, or your favourite crostini.
Prep time
10 min
Cook time
0 min
Serves
Ingredients
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- 1 (8 oz)package cream cheese, at room temperature
- ½ cupsour cream
- 1 tbspfresh lemon juice
- 1 tbspfresh dill, minced
- 1 tspDijon mustard
- ½ tspsalt
- ¼ tspblack pepper
- 2 tspcapers, chopped
- 8 ozsmoked salmon, minced
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz)package cream cheese, at room temperature
- ½ cupsour cream
- 1 tbspfresh lemon juice
- 1 tbspfresh dill, minced
- 1 tspDijon mustard
- ½ tspsalt
- ¼ tspblack pepper
- 2 tspcapers, chopped
- 8 ozsmoked salmon, minced
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer with a paddle attachment to beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature first for easier mixing.
- 2
Mix in the sour cream, lemon juice, dill, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until fully incorporated.
- 3
Gently stir in the minced smoked salmon and chopped capers until evenly distributed.
- 4
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavours meld.
- 5
Serve chilled with fresh vegetables, crackers, or crostini.
Melissa's Notes
Can be made a few hours ahead — chilling only enhances the flavour. Adjust lemon or dill to taste for a brighter, fresher finish.
Nutrition Information
Per serving — based on 8 servings
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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