The Best Smoked Salmon Bagel Dip
A quick, creamy smoked salmon dip that captures all the flavors of a classic lox and bagel spread. Perfect for appetizers, parties, or snacking.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 4 oz cold-smoked salmon (lox) finely chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion finely minced
- 2 tbsp capers rinsed and roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, place the softened cream cheese. Add the chopped smoked salmon, minced red onion, chopped capers, fresh dill, lemon juice, and black pepper.
- Stir all ingredients together with a rubber spatula or fork until well combined and creamy. Maintain some texture from the salmon and onion.
- Taste the dip and adjust seasonings if needed. Add more lemon juice for brightness or more pepper for a kick.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Garnish with extra dill sprigs. Serve immediately with bagel chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
For a lighter dip, substitute up to half of the cream cheese with full-fat Greek yogurt. Add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce for subtle heat. Can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container in the fridge to allow flavors to meld.
