Description

This Costco Smoked Salmon Recipe is a creamy, flavorful appetizer perfect for entertaining or a light snack. Combining smooth cream cheese and tangy sour cream with delicate smoked salmon, fresh herbs, and capers, this no-cook dip offers an irresistible taste experience. Serve chilled with crackers, cucumber slices, or toasted baguette for an elegant yet easy-to-make party treat.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

8 ounces Costco smoked salmon (thinly sliced)
1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese (softened)
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 tablespoon capers (drained)
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper

For Serving

Sliced cucumber
Crackers
Toasted baguette slices

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Instructions

Prepare the cream cheese base: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, chopped dill, garlic powder, and black pepper. Use a hand mixer or a fork to blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
Fold in the smoked salmon mixture: Gently fold in the chopped smoked salmon, drained capers, and finely chopped red onion into the cream cheese mixture. Stir carefully to evenly incorporate all ingredients without breaking up the salmon too much.
Chill and meld flavors: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the dip to an airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
Serve the dip: Once chilled, serve the smoked salmon dip with your choice of sliced cucumber, crackers, or toasted baguette slices for a delicious and elegant appetizer or snack.

Notes

For a smoother texture, blend all ingredients including the salmon in a food processor until creamy.
This dip also works wonderfully as a spread on bagels or in wraps.
Adjust the lemon juice and fresh dill according to your taste preferences.
The dip can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it perfect for make-ahead entertaining.