Description
A creamy and flavorful smoked salmon bagel dip perfect for parties and gatherings. This easy no-cook recipe blends cream cheese, sour cream, and smoked salmon with fresh herbs and zesty lemon for a delicious appetizer served chilled with bagel chips or crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 6 ounces smoked salmon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
To Serve
- Bagel chips or sliced bagels
Instructions
- Prepare the base: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy. This ensures a creamy, easy-to-spread dip.
- Combine ingredients: Mix in the sour cream and mayonnaise until fully incorporated, creating a rich and smooth texture.
- Add salmon and flavorings: Gently fold in the chopped smoked salmon, fresh dill, green onions, capers, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper, evenly distributing all flavors throughout the dip.
- Chill and meld flavors: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the ingredients to marry and the dip to firm up slightly.
- Serve: Serve the chilled smoked salmon bagel dip with bagel chips, fresh bagels, or crackers as a delicious appetizer.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream.
- Fold in diced cucumber for extra freshness and crunch.
- This dip can be made up to one day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Use gluten-free bagel chips or crackers to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Adjust black pepper to taste for a milder or stronger flavor.
