This easy smoked salmon dip is creamy, smoky, and irresistibly spreadable—the kind of appetizer that disappears in minutes at any party.
Made with hot-smoked salmon, tangy Greek yogurt (or cream cheese), lemon, and fresh herbs, it’s quick to whip up but tastes like something from a gourmet seafood market. Whether you serve it with crackers, veggies, or as part of a brunch board, this dip brings serious flavor without the fuss.
Looking for more smoked recipe inspiration? Try How to Smoke Cheese (Using Smoker Tube), Traeger Smoked Asparagus, and Traeger Smoked Whole Chicken for your next smoky spread!
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
As someone who’s smoked a lot of salmon over the years (and found a dozen ways to repurpose the leftovers), I've used this recipe for Traeger Smoked Salmon plenty of times to make this dip.
I can tell you this dip is one of the easiest and most impressive things you can make with it.
This salmon dip is Ready in 10 minutes or less – Just mix and chill.
Backed by real recipe testing – My family loves this simple smoked salmon dip and they request it a lot. Especially during the Summer time for boat rides or for Appetizer night.
Ingredients Needed
- Cream Cheese - Cream cheese comes in blocks or in a container of whipped cream cheese these days. Both of those work. The whipped cream cheese has a better consistency and you don't have to use a food processor to smooth it out. No cream cheese? Try mayo or sour cream instead.
- Smoked Salmon - many stores these days carry freshly smoked salmon at the deli counter or you can always smoke your own if you have the time.
- Green Onion - Use freshly chopped green onions
- Fresh Dill - fresh dill is always best but dried dill can also be used
- Whipped Cream - to help smooth the consistency out more. Milk can also be used.
- Worcestershire sauce - For an umami flavor, sub soy sauce
- Lemon Juice - The lemon gives the smoked salmon dip it's freshness. Best served with a variety of crackers. The butter-flavored ones we liked the best.
- See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitution Tips
- Swap Greek yogurt (which is zero points) with light cream cheese for a more classic texture.
- Use fresh parsley or chives if you’re not a fan of dill. I'm personally a fan of dill!
- Skip the mayo or use reduced-fat mayo to help with WW points—Greek yogurt alone is plenty creamy!
- Use leftover homemade smoked salmon for a flavor upgrade.
How to make Smoked Salmon Dip
Step 1: In a bowl, mix together the whipped cream cheese and smoked salmon.
Step 2: Continue adding the green onion, dill, cream, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Mix until everything is well combined.
Pro Tips for Smoked Salmon
- Even 30 minutes in the fridge makes a huge difference in flavor. Overnight? Even better.
- 🐟 Cold-smoked (lox-style) will be too soft and salty for this dip.
- 🧅 Minced red onion adds crunch and punch—perfect if you're skipping capers.
- 🥄 Double the batch if you’re entertaining—it disappears fast!
- 🥯You can bake it at 375°F for 15 minutes for a warm, melty version with a bubbly top.
Serving Suggestions
- With pita chips, bagel crisps, or crackers or Air Fryer Homemade Bagels
- On cucumber slices or mini bell peppers for a low-carb snack
- Spread on a toasted everything bagel with capers and arugula
- As part of a brunch board with smoked salmon, eggs, fruit, and veggies
- Spoon over a Weight Watchers Microwaved Baked Potato for an easy quick lunch idea.
Recipe FAQs
Smoked salmon dip is made of 3 main ingredients which are smoked salmon, cream cheese, and capers. Then there are other seasonings you can add to it such as lemon juice, green onion, dill, and Worschetshire sauce.
Yes they do, they smoked salmon and cream cheese go perfectly on top of bagels to make the best bagel sandwich. Plus this dip.
If you ever see some white liquid forming on the top of the salmon that is called albumin. It is a protein found inside fish or seafood. It activates when the fish is touching heat.
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Smoked Salmon Dip
- Prep Time: 10min
- Total Time: 10min
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: Smoker
- Cuisine: American
Description
Smoked Salmon Dip - this dip is made with smoked salmon, cream cheese, and fresh herbs like green onions and chives. The lemon gives the smoked salmon dip it's freshness. Best served with a variety of crackers. The butter flavored ones we liked the best.
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 6 ounces smoked salmon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion (optional)
- 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh dill
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 dashes of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 squeeze fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- In a bowl mix together the whipped cream cheese and smoked salmon.
- Continue adding the green onion, dill, cream, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Mix until everything is well combined. Enjoy with crackers or your favorite chips.
Notes
myWW points: Blue 5; Green 5; Purple 5
Serve with sliced cucumbers or your favorite vegetable for a low carb snack!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: .1
- Fat: 10.8
- Saturated Fat: 6.5
- Carbohydrates: 1.1
- Protein: 5
Jennifer says
Love this dip! Great during the Summer!
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