Enjoy our easy Cream Cheese Salmon Dip made with smoked salmon; a holiday favorite appetizer. Also delish served on a charcuterie or cheese board with crunchy veggies or crackers and chips. It’s delightful any time of year!

Cream Cheese smoked Salmon Dip

I love a good dip – especially for the holidays. Why buy expensive smoked salmon dip in the store when you can make it yourself? Today we have served this Cream Cheese Salmon Dip on a simple board, and it’s delightful to set it out for the holidays with crackers (Ritz crackers are amazing), or fresh veggies.

Cream Cheese Salmon Dip

Setting out a small charctuerie is always pleasing when company walks through the door. It’s nice to have a little nosh for the guests. You can watch our video how to start with smoked salmon, and then add the cream cheese and remaining ingredients.

salmon dip charcuterie

Why I love this recipe

  • Whip it up ahead and keep in the fridge for entertaining.
  • Buy the smoked salmon the grocery store (it’s always available at Christmastime)
  • Delicious served on any charcuterie board!
Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe

Gather these ingredients

  • Mayonnaise
  • Cream cheese
  • Capers
  • Red onion
  • Lemon juice
  • Horseradish
  • Smoked salmon
  • Chives

What to serve on a board with the dip:

  • Lesley Stowe rackers
  • Salami, made into flowers
  • Green olives (Castelvetrano)
  • Marcona almonds
  • English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • Cuties or Clementine oranges on a skewer
  • Baby carrot sticks

How to make Cream Cheese Salmon Dip

  1. In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, capers, red onion, lemon juice, horseradish, and 1/4 cup flaked smoked salmon. Process until smooth, about 20 seconds.
  2. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in remaining 1/4 cup flaked smoked salmon.
  3. Top with fresh chives and serve with crackers and fresh veggies.
Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe

Tips and substitutions:

  • If you’ve been gifted a box of smoked salmon (or you can buy it in the store), add this to the base dip.
  • Use a small food processor to make this dip.
  • Flake the salmon with a fork before adding to the dip.
  • You can also add “everything but the bagel” seasoning or sriracha to the dip.
  • Also awesome served with potato chips!
  • Serve on the BIG BOARD.

Serving

Serve this appetizer ahead of the prime rib, these potatoes, and a giant green salad.

Also serve on the BIG BOARD.

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Cream Cheese Salmon Dip

Enjoy our easy Cream Cheese Salmon Dip made with smoked salmon; a holiday favorite appetizer recipe served with veggies and crackers.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8
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Ingredients
 

For the charcuterie board:

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, combine mayonnaise, cream cheese, capers, red onion, lemon juice, horseradish, and 1/4 cup flaked smoked salmon. Process until smooth, about 20 seconds.
  • Transfer to a small bowl and stir in remaining 1/4 cup flaked smoked salmon.
  • Top with fresh chives and serve with crackers and fresh veggies.

Notes

Reposted from Dec. 2017.
Cuisine: American
Course: Appetizer
Author: Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer
Calories: 109kcal, Carbohydrates: 1g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 19mg, Sodium: 208mg, Potassium: 40mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 205IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 0.1mg
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Cream Cheese Salmon Dip Recipe