Smoked Salmon Dip with Greek Yogurt is an easy salmon dip recipe made with cream cheese, greek yogurt, horseradish, lemon juice, and fresh dill. Serve salmon dip with crackers, vegetables, or crostini at your next brunch or holiday breakfast.
Smoked salmon dip with a healthy twist
Smoked salmon dip is perfect for brunch, holiday parties, weekend breakfast, or even breakfast during the workweek. It's usually made smoked salmon, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and seasoning ingredients.
Instead of using sour cream for this recipe, I use Greek yogurt to knock down the fat calories and add a little protein. If you know me, you know this is one of my favorite recipes hacks.
Salmon Dip Recipe Ingredients
- cream cheese
- Greek yogurt (I use nonfat Greek yogurt)
- prepared horseradish
- lemon juice
- black pepper
- Kosher salt (optional)
- Worcestershire sauce
- fresh dill
What salmon do I use for smoked salmon dip?
Sliced smoked salmon is the most common type used in this style of salmon dip. It's packaged in thin flat slices and commonly referred to as 'lox'. It's very rich, salty, and a little goes a long way.
In fact, for this recipe, you'll want to taste the dip before adding any salt to it, as it may be unnecessary.
How to make salmon dip
- Blend softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, horseradish, lemon juice, pepper, salt, and Worcestershire together in a bowl.
- Fold in the smoked salmon and dill.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days.
How to serve smoked salmon on a budget
If you serve sliced, smoked salmon on a platter to party guests, those slices disappear in no time, and the dollars add up quickly. This smoked salmon dip is the ticket!
If you're entertaining on a budget, you can buy smoked salmon in bulk, freeze it in smaller portions, thaw as needed, and create elegant party dips like this.
When it's party time, break out the portioned salmon to make this dip and serve it on a tray with crackers, bread, and vegetables.
This way, you cover a lot more ground with less cost.
Recommended Tools
- mixing bowl
- electric hand mixer (to whip cream cheese)
- silicone spatula
- storage jar with lid
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Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe
Equipment
- 7-cup food processor or blender
INGREDIENTS
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- ½ cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Prepared Horseradish
- 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 pinch Sea Salt
- 2 dashes Worcestershire Sauce
- 6 ounces Smoked Salmon, skin removed
- 1 tablespoon fresh Dill
Instructions
- In mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer to cream together CREAM CHEESE, YOGURT, HORSERADISH, LEMON JUICE, PEPPER, SALT, AND WORCESTERSHIRE.
- Fold in SMOKED SALMON and fresh DILL.
- Cover and refrigerate up to 5 days; serve chilled with bread, crackers, or vegetables.
RECIPE VIDEO
Traci's Recipe Notes
NUTRITION
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Lisa Huff says
We just went to Alaska and have been obsessed with all things salmon. Have been thinking about making a dip and now I can, thank you!
Traci Antonovich says
Yay, Lisa! I'm all the envy of that Alaska trip 🙂 Yes, make this dip...it doesn't disappoint 🙂
SHANIKA says
I love Salmon, but never thought to use it as a dip. This recipe looks so delicious and easy to make!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks, Shanika! Yes, I love smoked salmon dip...so versatile! Enjoy 🙂
Raia Todd says
This definitely sounds perfect for crackers or some sourdough bread! Yum!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks, Raia! Sourdough is perfect with smoked salmon dip 🙂
Jill says
Smoked salmon is such a great way to make a simple recipe have a real WOW factor. Gotta try this dip!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks, Jill...you're so right. Enjoy! 🙂
Liz says
Seems like I've been missing out on this! Can't wait to make it!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks, Liz! Hope you love it! 🙂
Giju says
My mother always made this, alittle different but always good and filling, especially when you have alot to feed! This is one of my favorite dishes.I love all your recipes. They are good and easy to make.
Traci Antonovich says
Awww, gotta love mom's favorites! And thank you for the kind words, Giju. I'm so glad you enjoy my recipes ☺️
Pete says
Sadly Trader Joe's no longer carries Smoked Salmon Ends and Pieces!
Traci Antonovich says
I know...too bad! I was hooked on that price, esp for this salmon dip 😉
Courtney Lopez says
What a perfect appetizer! I actually made a batch of this to go with brunch. Doubled it and put it with the bagel bar. It was an absolute hit and everyone enjoyed 🙂
Traci Antonovich says
Courtney, you just made my day! I mean, I love this dip, but I love it even more when someone else does. I really value your feedback...thanks so much! 🙂
Kirsten says
I absolutely adore smoked salmon in any form. I'm thrilled that you use horseradish in this dip! Smoked salmon and horseradish are totally made for each other. I'll never tell my guests that the whole affair is a "light" appetizer.
Traci Antonovich says
Haha, yes...we'll keep it our secret, Kirsten 😉 Hope they love it like we do!
Debra says
Perfect timing for me to find this recipe. I"m in charge of the appetizers this week and I just love how you lightened this up. I appreciate the tip on finding the bits and ends a bit cheaper, because it doesn't matter for this recipe anyhow. Thank you.
Traci Antonovich says
Awesome Debra! I love good timing 🙂 Yes, hope your guests love this one...it's a fav over here. Enjoy the holiday week!
Sarah says
You can invite me over for this dip ANYTIME YOU WANT girl! YUM! I love all things smoked salmon, and mixing it with Greek yogurt for a dip is so smart! (I go through SO MUCH Greek yogurt.) And I had no idea Trader Joes sells end pieces of smoked salmon for cheaper- I'll look for that!
Traci Antonovich says
Thanks Sarah...consider yourself always invited! Yes, TJ's is the hookup for more affordable salmon, especially for a spread like this. Can't wait for you to try!