Description
This easy Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese spread is a flavorful, savory schmear perfect for bagels, crackers, or as a dip. Made with cream cheese, smoked salmon, lemon juice, and fresh herbs, it’s quick to prepare and deliciously creamy.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3 oz (85 g) smoked salmon, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped smoked salmon, lemon juice, chives, dill, and black pepper.
- Stir until everything is well mixed and smooth.
- Transfer to a serving dish and chill until ready to use, or serve immediately.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Perfect as a spread for bagels, crackers, or as a dip for vegetables.
- For a smoother consistency, blend in a food processor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
