Ingredients
– 1 cup (8 ounces) cream cheese
– ¼ cup sour cream
– ¼ cup mayonnaise
– 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
– 2 tablespoons capers (drained)
– ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
– 4 ounces smoked salmon (roughly chopped)
– 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
– 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives
– salt to taste
Instructions
1-Gather all ingredients and make sure the cream cheese is softened for smooth blending. Roughly chop the smoked salmon and prepare the fresh herbs to keep things organized.
2-In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, capers, and Tabasco sauce. Mix well until it’s creamy and even.
3-Add the chopped smoked salmon, dill, and chives to the mix. Stir everything together gently to keep some texture in the spread.
4-Season with salt to taste, adjusting based on your preferences. This step lets you personalize the flavor without overdoing it.
5-Once mixed, chill the spread in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This helps the flavors come together nicely before serving.
6-Serve it up with bagel chips or crackers for a tasty appetizer. For more serving ideas, you might enjoy our easy appetizers collection on the site.
Last Step:
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🎯 Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
🌱 Fresh herbs like dill and chives really brighten the dip’s flavor.
❄️ Chilling the dip before serving helps the flavors develop better.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chilling Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option (serve with gluten-free crackers)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg