Description
A rich, savory salmon dip with fresh herbs and bright lemon—smooth, indulgent, and perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked salmon
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: 2 tbsp capers
Instructions
- Flake cooked salmon into small pieces, removing skin if needed.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in sour cream, lemon juice, and garlic powder.
- Fold in salmon, red onion, dill, and capers if using.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Chill briefly for best flavor, then serve with crackers or veggies.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor.
- Serve with a variety of dippers like crackers, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg