Smoked Salmon and Chives Cream Cheese Spread Recipe
Entertaining season is here and that means tasty dips and appetizers! This easy smoked salmon dip will take your appetizer game to a whole new level. It is full of smoky flavor and fresh herbs. The real challenge is stopping at just one bite! It can be made as a party dip, an appetizer, as a topping for bagels, or as a filling for ravioli. No matter how you decide to serve this great recipe, you will love this smoked salmon and chives cream cheese spread. Full recipe card below.
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What is salmon dip?
While I have seen many iterations, salmon dip is usually made from a creamy base like cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, or some combination. Then smoked salmon, seasonings, and fresh herbs are added for extra flavor. This is typically served with a variety of crackers or other dippers.
Ingredients
This easy smoked salmon dip uses only eight simple ingredients and is ready in 10 minutes! I will break down what I used and what ingredients will give you the best results.
Cream Cheese – The base in this dip is cream cheese. I used the light version, but feel free to use any version or brand you want. You can also use whipped cream cheese or dill cream cheese.
Smoked Salmon – I do think the kind of salmon you use matters here. I used smoked salmon. You can definitely use fresh hot smoked salmon or leftover smoked salmon if you have it. I decided to make this an easy appetizer and I used store bought smoked salmon. I can find Honey Smoked Fish Company at Costco, but your local Kroger, Walmart, or Target grocery store should have it as well.
Olive Oil – I used a splash of olive oil to thin out the dip a little. A good substitute would be avocado oil.
Fresh Chives – I used these to flavor the dip and to garnish. Chives add a ton of flavor and make for a pretty presentation. Green onion will be your closest substitute.
Garlic – When I cook I almost always use jarred garlic, but for this recipe I felt like garlic powder was the better option to blend everything. Feel free to use real garlic or garlic powder.
Dill – This adds a bit of herbal flavor and seasoning and is commonly paired with salmon. I used dried but you can use fresh dill as well.
Black Pepper – For a little bit of extra seasoning. Note, I did not salt this because smoked salmon tends to be on the salty side. If you choose not to use smoked salmon you will probably need to add salt.
Lemon Juice – To balance out the dip and add some acidity to the cream cheese mixture I added a little fresh lemon juice. This is a great way to cut some of the fat in the salmon.
Shaping the Cheese Ball
This can be served in dip or ball form. To make a cheese ball, use a piece of plastic wrap and spray it with cooking spray. Add the cream cheese salmon mixture to the center and wrap it up. Then use your hands to form a ball. Once the desired shape is reached, unwrap and serve on a plate.
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Smoked Salmon and Chives Cream Cheese Spread Recipe
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Looking for a new recipe for holiday entertaining? You have to try this smoked salmon and chives cream cheese spread. It is an easy smoked salmon dip that will take your appetizer game to a whole new level. It is full of smoky flavor and fresh herbs and is ready in 10 minutes! The real challenge is stopping at just one bite!
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 3/4 cup Smoked Salmon
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Fresh Chives
- 1/8 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/8 tsp Dill
- 1/8 tsp Pepper
- Lemon Juice from 1/4 of a Lemon
Instructions
- Using a fork, flake the smoked salmon into chunks.
- Add salmon to a medium mixing bowl and mix with the block of cream cheese with an electric hand mixer on medium speed.
- Add additional ingredients and mix again.
- Serve in a small bowl or follow my instructions above on making a cheese ball.
- Top with a handful of flaked salmon.
- Dip with crackers, veggies, tortilla chips, or pita chips.
Equipment
Notes
- This dip will be thick and have the consistency more like a spread than a traditional dip.
- I did not salt this because smoked salmon tends to be on the salty side. If you choose not to use smoked salmon you will probably need to add salt.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Dips
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Storage
In my house the trick is not eating it all in one sitting, haha! But if you have leftover salmon cream cheese spread it can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
When to Make Salmon Cream Cheese Dip
This easy salmon dip recipe can be made in only ten minutes! So it’s perfect for the holiday season when everyone is on the go. This elevated salmon appetizer is a great choice for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Super Bowl Sunday, happy hour, or your next party. Not only is it an easy appetizer but it can be used for weekend brunch as a bagel spread too! I have even used it to fill homemade raviolis. No matter when you decide to make it, it is always a fan favorite among salmon lovers!
Looking for more easy salmon recipes? Try my air fryer salmon bites or salmon tacos with pineapple mango salsa. Looking for more appetizer recipes? Try my cranberry goat cheese crostini, red pepper hummus without Tahini, or my bell pepper green goddess dip.
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