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Smoked Salmon Dip is a classically elegant appetizer that salmon lovers will go crazy for! It’s ready in 10 minutes and has only 6 ingredients, making it the perfect party dip for both holiday celebrations and casual gatherings with friends.
For more easy appetizers, try my Antipasto Skewers.
Why We Love Smoked Salmon Dip
- Elegant and Tasty – If you want to wow your guests with this easy homemade dip! It’s tasty and flavorful, thanks to the fresh herbs and smoky, salty salmon.
- Ready in 10 Minutes – With only 6 ingredients, you can whip up this dip in just minutes. It’s perfect for a last-minute appetizer that will impress your guests.
- Perfect Party Food – Be prepared to share this recipe – this creamy dip is a favorite appetizer that everyone will love. You can also make it 24 hours in advance, saving you precious party prep time!
RECIPE WALK-THROUGH
Ingredient Notes
- Smoked Salmon – Quality is important to the flavor, so don’t skimp on the main ingredient. Look for dense, vacuum packed smoked salmon fillets.
- Cream Cheese – Use a full fat, brick-style cream cheese.
- Sour Cream – For a rich and creamy dip, full fat is preferred. You can swap for a plain Greek yogurt or mayo, but they might make the dip too sweet.
- Fresh Herbs – Dill and chives; fresh is definitely best in this simple recipe!
How To Make Smoked Salmon Dip
See the recipe card below for full, detailed instructions
- Mix the base. Use an electric mixer and a medium sized mixing bowl and beat the cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth.
- Add flavor. Stir in fresh chives and dill.
- Add the smoked salmon. Finely chop the fish into small pieces, then stir into the dip. I love doing it this way because you get little chunks of salmon with every scoop.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this creamy dip with water crackers, baguette slices, crostini, or a veggie tray. It pairs really well with some nice cheeses or a Charcuterie Board and wine or Champagne Punch.
To round out your appetizers, serve it with my Epic Antipasto Platter, Crab Dip Cheese Ball, Roasted Grapes, or Sausage Rolls.
Storage Tips
The Best Way to Store Leftovers
Make ahead: Prepare up to 24 hours in advance. Store it tightly covered in the fridge until ready to serve.
Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Salmon dip is safe to freeze, but I don’t recommend it because sour cream doesn’t usually hold up well in the freezer.
Recipe Tips
- Seasoning – Taste your dip before adding the salt. You can omit the salt completely to lower sodium content. This dip will continue to deepen in flavor as it sits.
- Use fresh herbs – Fresh dill and chives are best for this recipe. They are readily available all year long and fairly inexpensive – it will be worth it! Dried herbs can be substituted, but be warned it will not taste the same.
- Use a food processor – Even easier, you can make this dip in your food processor. Just dump all the ingredients in, give it a few pulses.
More Elegant Appetizers
- Crab Spinach Artichoke Dip
- Pineapple Cheese Ball
- Crab Cakes
- Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
- Baked Brie with Jam
Smoked Salmon Dip
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Brick cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon Fresh chives
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 4 ounces Smoked salmon, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, use an electric mixer on low speed and combine the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Add the dill, chives and salt. Continue mixing until well incorporated.
- Gently stir in the smoked salmon.
- Serve with crackers, sliced baguette and/or fresh veggies.
Notes
You can omit the salt completely to lower sodium content.
Fresh dill and chives are best for this recipe. They are readily available all year long and fairly inexpensive – it will be worth it! Dried herbs can be substituted but its not the same.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of “Yellow Bliss Road” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.
