SMOKED SALMON SPREAD
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
12 Servings
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Calories
95 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
SMOKED SALMON SPREAD
Description
This Smoked Salmon Spread brings together the smoothness of cream cheese and sour cream with the brightness of lemon juice and fresh dill, creating a balanced, creamy base. Minced smoked salmon adds a delicate smokiness and texture contrast. The mixture is whipped just until smooth, ensuring a light yet rich consistency.
Seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper enhances the flavors without overpowering the salmon's natural taste. The spread is best chilled for about an hour to allow flavors to meld and the texture to firm slightly for easy spreading.
Serve the spread alongside crudites, crackers, or bread as a simple appetizer or snack. The room temperature cream cheese and gentle mixing help avoid lumps and provide a uniform tasting experience.
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese at room temperature (microwave it for 1 minute and you won’t need a mixer)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon dill minced fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 pound smoked salmon minced, 4 ounces
Instructions
- DIRECTIONS
- Cream the cheese in an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until just smooth.
- Add the sour cream, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper, and mix.
- Add the smoked salmon and mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour and serve with crudites and/or crackers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 95 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 95kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 239mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 322IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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