Salmon Cream Cheese Spread
Elevate your appetizer game with this luxurious Salmon Cream Cheese Spread, the perfect blend of creamy, smoky, and zesty flavors. Featuring velvety cream cheese and rich smoked salmon, this recipe is brightened with fresh dill, green onions, and a hint of lemon zest for a refreshing kick. A touch of garlic powder and black pepper adds depth, making it a crowd-pleaser for brunch spreads, cocktail parties, or an indulgent snack. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy spread pairs beautifully with crackers, bagels, or crisp veggie slices. Impress your guests with a gourmet salmon dip that’s as simple to make as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 1 tbsp fresh dill
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Remove the cream cheese from the fridge and allow it to soften at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes for easier mixing.
Chop the smoked salmon into small, bite-sized pieces.
Finely chop the fresh dill and green onions.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a spatula or hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add the smoked salmon, fresh dill, green onions, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined and evenly distributed.
Taste the spread and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding a little more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Transfer the salmon cream cheese spread to a serving bowl and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve with crackers, bagels, or sliced vegetables and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
949 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.1 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.9 g | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 2071 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.0 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.7 g | ||
| Protein | 35.7 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 19.4 mcg | 97% | |
| Calcium | 269 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 636 mg | 14% | |
*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.
