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 chilies; 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 chilies—they add just enough heat. —Susan Jordan, Denver, Colorado

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons canned chopped green chilies
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 chilies, 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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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.