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Smoked salmon cream cheese dip on a plate.
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5 from 2 votes

Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Dip

Elevate your appetizer game with this quick and easy smoked salmon cream cheese dip using simple steps and minimal prep time!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salmon dip with cream cheese, slamon cream cheese dip, smoked salmon cream cheese dip
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Whipped Cream Cheese Base:

  • 8 ounces about 1 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Toppings:

  • 4 ounces smoked salmon thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cucumber thinly sliced, or chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon za'atar spice blend
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives sliced
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh dill sprigs for garnish
  • 2 Tablespoons capers
  • Fresh chives chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whip the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy. Use a hand mixer or mix by hand with a spatula.
    8 ounces about 1 cup cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Once the cream cheese base is well whipped, transfer it to a serving platter or a shallow dish, spreading it evenly to create a smooth base layer.
  • Arrange the smoked salmon slices on top of the whipped cream cheese.
    4 ounces smoked salmon
  • Place the thinly sliced cucumbers on the smoked salmon.
    1/2 cucumber
  • Sprinkle the za'atar spice blend evenly over the cucumbers.
    1 Tablespoon za'atar spice blend
  • Scatter the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced Kalamata olives across the dish. Drizzle with olive oil.
    1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • Garnish with fresh dill sprigs and capers for added flavor.
    Fresh dill sprigs, 2 Tablespoons capers
  • Finish by sprinkling chopped fresh chives over the top for a burst of color and additional freshness.
    Fresh chives
  • Serve immediately with a choice of crackers, baguette slices, or pita chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 796mg | Potassium: 253mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1071IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2mg