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Three toasted baguette slices topped with a smoked salmon spread containing herbs.

The Easiest Smoked Salmon Spread Recipe

Author: Jessica Haggard
Capers and fresh dill cut through the richness of this smoked salmon spread, blended smooth with cream cheese in one bowl. It's ready for crackers or toast before anyone else shows up.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ medium lemon juiced
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon
  • 2 tablespoons dill
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • ¼ teaspoons salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Add the smoked salmon, dill (just the soft leaves, not the stems), capers, salt, and pepper. Pulse a few times until everything is combined, leaving small pieces of salmon for texture.
  • You can serve it right away or cover and refrigerate until you're ready. The flavor gets even better as it sits.

Notes

  • With salty ingredients already in the mix, a quick taste test will help avoid over-seasoning.
  • Thin it out with extra sour cream or lemon juice if it feels too thick.
Serve: Serve smoked salmon spread with crackers, fresh veggies, or toasted bread. Pair it with fresh veggies like cucumber, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, or celery. It also makes a great bagel spread or sandwich filling.
Store: Store it in an airtight container, like a mason jar, and refrigerate for up to five days. Avoid freezing, as dairy-based dips can separate and lose their creamy texture. Serve it cold or let it sit out briefly to reach room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 9gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 695mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 905IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 0.4mg
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