Description

This Smoked Salmon Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer perfect for parties or casual gatherings. Made with softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and finely chopped smoked salmon, it’s enhanced with fresh herbs, lemon juice, capers, and a hint of Tabasco for a gentle spicy kick. Simple to prepare and ready to serve chilled, this dip pairs wonderfully with crackers, bagels, or fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

Scale

Base

8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise

Flavorings

2 Tablespoons capers (drained)
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Dash of Tabasco sauce
Dash of salt to taste

Main Ingredient

4 ounces smoked salmon (roughly chopped)

Herbs

2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives

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Instructions

Soften Cream Cheese: Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and smooth texture.
Combine Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and a dash of Tabasco sauce. Stir thoroughly to blend all the ingredients together.
Smooth the Mixture: Mix well until the dip is smooth and creamy. If the cream cheese is still lumpy, microwave the mixture for about 15 seconds and stir again to achieve a smooth consistency.
Add Salmon and Flavorings: Fold in the chopped smoked salmon, drained capers, chopped fresh dill, and chopped chives into the cream cheese mixture.
Season to Taste: Taste the dip and add a pinch of salt if necessary to balance the flavors.
Incorporate Everything: Stir all ingredients until they are evenly combined and the dip is consistent throughout.
Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dip until ready to serve, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Notes

For best flavor, prepare the dip at least 1 hour before serving to allow the ingredients to meld.
This dip pairs well with crackers, sliced baguette, bagel chips, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Adjust the amount of Tabasco sauce to your preferred spice level.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To make it dairy-free, substitute cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise with vegan alternatives.