Easy Salmon Dip
Smoky, creamy, and packed with flavor, this Easy Salmon Dip is a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s on your table in just 10 minutes! Made with tender cooked salmon (fresh or canned), tangy cream cheese, and a hint of lemon juice, this dip offers a perfect balance of fresh and savory flavors. Chopped dill and green onions add a burst of brightness, while a sprinkle of paprika turns it into a visually stunning centerpiece. Whether paired with crunchy crackers, crisp veggies, or fresh baguette slices, this no-cook salmon dip is the ultimate party favorite or quick snack. Ideal for gatherings or weeknight indulgences, it’s a must-try recipe that’s as simple as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cooked salmon (fresh or canned)
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill, chopped
- 2 Green onions, thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Paprika (optional, for garnish)
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Use a hand mixer or a spoon to blend until smooth and creamy.
Flake the cooked salmon into small pieces, ensuring there are no bones, and add it to the bowl.
Add the lemon juice, dill, green onions, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to the mixture. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
Taste the dip and adjust salt or seasoning as needed.
Transfer the salmon dip to a serving bowl and sprinkle paprika on top for garnish, if desired.
Serve immediately with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh vegetables, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1522 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.1 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.1 g | 350% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 452 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 1510 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 69.5 g | 139% | |
| Vitamin D | 32.3 mcg | 162% | |
| Calcium | 439 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1219 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
