Description
A creamy, healthy dip featuring smoky salmon, fresh herbs, and tangy yogurt, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 oz Philadelphia 1⁄3 Less Fat cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup Fage 0% Greek yogurt, strained 1–2 hours
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 1 tsp prepared horseradish, no added sugar
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz smoked salmon, flaked into irregular medium pieces
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 3 long fresh chive strands — for garnish
Instructions
- Start by gently flaking the smoked salmon into irregular medium pieces, reserving approximately 1 oz for topping.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until it’s luxuriously smooth.
- Add the strained yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, horseradish, garlic powder, and black pepper to the smooth cream cheese, mixing until combined.
- Fold in the remaining salmon, chopped dill, and chives carefully to preserve their textures.
- Transfer the mixture to a small serving bowl, mounding it high in the center.
- Scatter the reserved salmon flakes atop the dip and garnish with the chive strands.
- Refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to deepen.
- Serve with cucumber slices, celery sticks, or almond flour crackers.
Notes
Ideal for making ahead of time; flavor deepens beautifully when chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg