Smoked Salmon and Fresh Dill Cream Cheese Spread
A classic, elegant appetizer blending smoky salmon with creamy cheese and bright fresh dill for effortless entertaining. This American-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs full-fat cream cheese, fresh dill, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz, softened full-fat cream cheese
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh dill
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped smoked salmon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup, finely diced (optional) red onion
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup fresh dill, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper; beat until smooth and well combined.
- Step 2: Fold in the finely chopped smoked salmon and the optional diced red onion until evenly distributed.
- Step 3: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Step 4: Serve chilled with crackers or baguette slices.
