Smoked Salmon Dip

Packed with freshly chopped dill, minced shallot, capers, lemon zest, and smoked salmon, this zesty dip is equally suitable for your weekend brunch or cocktail party. It features the trifecta of creamy ingredients — softened cream cheese, mayo, and sour cream — for best dippable consistency and tastes amazing when served alongside bagels (obviously), bagel chips, crudite, crackers or crostini. Cocktail-wise, it pairs well with something crisp and bubbly. You can’t go wrong with Prosecco straight up, but considering this dip comes together in just about 15 minutes, there should be plenty of time to whip up champagne cocktails, too.

What tastes good with smoked salmon? 

The smokiness of smoked salmon marries beautifully with the mild tanginess of cream cheese and brininess of capers. In this recipe, fresh herbs and lemon zest add a wonderful brightness to the dip. 

How long does smoked salmon dip last? 

Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, smoked salmon dip should last for a few days. Though, if you’re serving it at any sort of social gathering, it’s very unlikely that there will be leftovers. 

Can you freeze smoked salmon dip? 

Freezing cream cheese, which acts as the base of smoked salmon dip, is not recommended. Once thawed, the texture will be less creamy and more crumbly.