Smoked Salmon Spread
A creamy smoked salmon spread with lemon, dill, and capers. It mixes together quickly and works well as an appetizer dip for crackers or a spread for sandwiches.
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- zest from 1 lemon
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces smoked salmon finely chopped
- ¼ cup roasted red peppers finely chopped
- 2 scallions finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons capers drained, rinsed, and chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix the cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil. Stir until smooth.
- Add the salmon, roasted red pepper, scallions, garlic, capers, and dill. Stir until well combined.
- Serve with toasted sourdough rounds and pita chips or use as a sandwich spread.
Notes
Cream cheese options: This spread works with either whipped cream cheese or block cream cheese. If using block cream cheese, let it soften at room temperature first so it blends smoothly.
Serving texture: Store the spread in the refrigerator until ready to serve, then let it sit out for about 30 minutes so it softens and spreads easily.
Salt level: The smoked salmon and capers add plenty of salt, so taste before adding any extra seasoning and adjust if needed.
Where to find capers: Capers are usually located in the condiment aisle near the pickles and olives.
Roasted red pepper options: Roasted red peppers can be found in the deli section or in jars near olives.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 221mg
