Ingredients
Base
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
Flavorings
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- Optional: a few dashes of hot sauce for a little kick
Main Ingredient
- 8 oz cooked salmon, flaked
Garnish
- 1 green onion (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy, ensuring a perfect base for the dip.
- Add flavorings: Mix in sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Incorporate salmon and green onion: Gently fold the flaked salmon and thinly sliced green onion into the cream cheese mixture to maintain texture and flavor.
- Combine evenly: Mix the ingredients until the dip is smooth and well blended throughout.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the dip and add more lemon juice for brightness, smoked paprika for depth, or hot sauce for heat, according to preference.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the dip for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with fresh herbs or parsley before serving with crackers, bagel crisps, pita chips, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Use wild-caught cooked salmon for best flavor.
- Adjust seasoning gradually to avoid overpowering the delicate salmon taste.
- Chilling the dip improves flavor blending and texture.
- This dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a spicy twist, add hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (to cook salmon if necessary)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
