Easy and elegant Smoked Salmon Dip is an impressive dip for a special occasion. Whether it's a holiday gathering, graduation party or backyard barbecue serve this salmon dip with assorted crackers and vegetables for dipping. It's certain to get the party started.
Smoked Salmon Dip Starts with Alaskan Salmon
This dip, while simple to make, should be made with quality ingredient for the best results. Smoked salmon is available at all price points and is an impressive dish to have on the appetizer menu. Other popular dips we love to eat are my million dollar dip and baked pepper jack spinach dip. which is always well received. The addition of bacon and heat to a classic spinach dip takes it to a whole other level. Salmon dip is also tasty served with crostini or slathered on mini bagels for a snazzy brunch.
Add this Smoked Salmon Dip to your Party Appetizers
When entertaining, I'm keenly aware of how important appetizers are to the event as a whole. It's important to have at least one signature starter to serve as people arrive. It immediately sets the tone for the gathering and puts people at ease. When people gather around a delicious snack it often starts conversation and gives them a moment to relax and settle in prior to the meal. Browse more appetizer ideas here in the MSSK recipe index.
Salmon Cooks Quickly Making It Ideal For Weeknight Meals
While salmon may not come to mind for quick weekday meals, it is in fact, an excellent choice. From sheet pan meals to foil packs. More salmon recipes you may like to try:
- My Cajun seasoned Air Fryer Salmon recipe proves that salmon is not only good for you, but easy to make.
- Maple Glazed Salmon is a restaurant quality dish that you can enjoy with the family at home.
- Baked Salmon in Foil from Well Plated
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Smoked Salmon Dip
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz chive and onion cream cheese softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon lemon pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 6 oz smoked salmon
- 2 teaspoon chopped fresh dill plus additional for garnishing
Instructions
- In a medium size mixing bowl using an electric mixer, whip together the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, lemon pepper and onion powder.
- Flake the salmon using a fork, Add to the creamed mixture with dill. Fold in by hand until evenly distributed.
- Chill for 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with fresh dill. Serve with assorted crackers, pita chips, bread rounds or crudite.
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My name is Melissa and I'm the Creator of Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen. Cooking, baking, developing recipes and kitchen tips is my passion. I love sharing my dishes and connecting with people through the food that I create.
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Debbie
Seriously yummy!
Cindy
I never leave reviews, but this time I just had to! I had some smoked salmon left over from Christmas day, so decided to look for a dip recipe to use it up. I came upon this recipe and had pretty much all of the ingredients, so decided to give it a try. The only thing I changed was that I used just regular cream cheese since that's all that I had on hand. I did add some chives to compensate for that difference. Otherwise I followed the recipe as written.
There is not a thing I would change. Perfect as is!
Melissa
Thank you so much, Cindy!
Elaine
How much smoked salmon. You left it out of your recipe. Please add.
Melissa
From the recipe: 6 oz smoked salmon. This would not be a salmon dip without salmon. Please re-read the recipe I assure you it's there.
Tracy
I have been using your recipe for months. Everyone loves it. Living in the Pacific NW smoked salmon is a staple in our house. Love to share this with our friends from all over the country.
Melissa
Hi Tracy, that makes me happy, thank you so much!
Angela Stallings
This sounds really good. Just one question...is this made with hot smoked salmon or cold smoked salmon? I'm assuming hot smoked, since it is flaked, but I just wanted to be sure.
Melissa
You can use whichever is your preference. This recipe uses hot smoked.
Carol L. Haas
After making my dad's 'famous' smoked salmon dip for years (or watching him as he made the dip), it's beyond me why we spent the time chopping the green onions/chives and didn't just use the chive and onion cream cheese - lol! We also included capers in the dip (or offered them on the side). This dip has always been a family favorite ~ I haven't made it for awhile, so I'm excited to try your dip 🙂
Melissa
Hi Carol, capers would be a fabulous addition. Thanks so much for visiting!
Tommy
I’m recently divorced from a 37 yr. I cedar plank my salmon with glaze or marinade. I’m looking for a good smoked salmon spread recipe.
Azoka Theo
thanks for this recipe. I will definitive give this Smoked salmon a try.
Melissa
It's my pleasure.