High Protein Creamy Salmon Spread
Elevate your snacking game with this High Protein Creamy Salmon Spread, a delightfully nutritious and flavorful recipe perfect for appetizers or midday bites. Packed with protein-rich canned salmon, velvety cream cheese, and creamy Greek yogurt, this spread combines fresh, zesty notes of lemon juice and dill with a briny touch of capers for a truly irresistible taste. Finely chopped red onion adds a hint of crunch, while black pepper and salt bring the flavors together with a subtle kick. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make spread pairs beautifully with crackers, fresh veggies, or slices of sourdough bread, making it an ideal option for quick entertaining or meal prep. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for a healthy, high-protein snack, this salmon spread is guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 g canned salmon
- 150 g cream cheese
- 100 g Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 2 tbsp capers
- 0.5 red onion
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
Drain the canned salmon and place it in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Use a fork to flake the salmon and remove any bones if present.
In a separate bowl, soften the cream cheese by letting it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Then, add it to the salmon.
Add Greek yogurt to the salmon and cream cheese mixture. Mix until you achieve a creamy consistency.
Add the lemon juice to the mixture and stir well to combine.
Finely chop the fresh dill and add it to the bowl.
Add the capers to the mixture, ensuring they are roughly chopped.
Chop the red onion finely and add it to the bowl.
Season the spread with black pepper and salt, adjusting to taste.
Stir all the ingredients together until fully combined and smooth.
Serve immediately with your preferred crackers, or store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
906 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.8 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.1 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 2260 mg | 98% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 66.6 g | 133% | |
| Vitamin D | 28.2 mcg | 141% | |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 1123 mg | 24% | |
*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.
