Simple Salmon Dip

Name: Simple Salmon Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1-1/4 cups.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese; 2 tablespoons canned chopped green chiles; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 2 green onions, chopped, divided; 2 ounces smoked salmon fillet; Assorted crackers or toasted French bread baguette slices

This is my go-to dip recipe for summer barbecues. The secret is the green chiles—they add just enough heat. —Susan Jordan, Denver, Colorado

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons canned chopped green chiles
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 green onions, chopped, divided
2 ounces smoked salmon fillet
Assorted crackers or toasted French bread baguette slices

Directions

In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, green chiles, lemon juice and half of the green onions. Flake salmon into small pieces; stir into cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving.
Top dip with remaining green onion. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

3 tablespoons (calculated wtihout crackers): 107 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 246mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Simple Salmon Dip in Taste of Home December 2013

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katecrid47

Sep 4, 2019

Made this over the weekend for a party, everyone loved it! So easy to put together and delicious! Will definitely make again and is a great base recipe to add on other ingredients! Thank you for sharing!
Butcher2boy

Mar 19, 2014

Great dip! We live in an area where steelhead, salmon, kokanee are abundant. This is a savor, and can use any smoked fish.
ruthannbranham

Jan 26, 2014

I made this the other night for a get-together and everyone loved it. It's so easy and is really delicious!
Janadele

Nov 27, 2013

This is an easy quick and healthy dip with good flavor.