Description
This Smoked Salmon Pickle Dip is a delightful blend of rich smoked salmon and tangy pickles, all in a creamy base. It’s an easy-to-make appetizer that will impress your guests and elevate any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 8 oz smoked salmon, finely chopped or flaked
- 1/2 cup dill pickles, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Hot sauce (optional, to taste)
- Crackers for serving
Instructions
- Before starting, ensure the full-fat cream cheese is softened to room temperature.
- Finely chop the smoked salmon. If using cold-smoked, aim for small, even pieces. For hot-smoked, gently flake it.
- Finely dice the dill pickles and place them on a paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
- Finely chop the fresh dill.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and mix until smooth and well-combined.
- Add the fresh lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, and hot sauce (if using) to the creamy base and stir until evenly distributed.
- Gently fold in the smoked salmon, diced pickles, and fresh dill, ensuring they are evenly mixed without mashing.
- Taste the dip and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Transfer the chilled dip to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh dill or chopped pickles, and serve with crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Chill the dip for at least an hour for the best flavor. Use good quality smoked salmon and ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth texture. You can substitute Neufchâtel cheese for a lighter option.