Smoked Salmon Dip

The BEST Smoked Salmon Dip - made with smoked lox, cream cheese, capers, and fresh dill. This dip is rich, creamy, and packed with the most amazing flavor... the perfect appetizer for all your holiday parties!

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Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 118kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayo
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 Tablespoon fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons fresh capers
4 ounces lox

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, lemon juice, dill, paprika, and half of the capers. Mix on medium speed using a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Flake the lox, then stir it into the creamy base along with the remaining capers.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to marry (optional).
Enjoy cold or at room temperature; serve with crackers, bread, bagel chips, veggies, or any of your favorite dippers!

Notes

Recipe variations

Substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream
Use flavored cream cheese and omit the fresh dill and/or smoked paprika
Substitute dried dill for fresh (reduce from 1 Tablespoon to 1 teaspoon)
Add chopped red onion
Add chopped cucumbers or tomatoes
Enjoy as a bagel schmear

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