Description
A creamy, flavorful salmon spread perfect for crackers, sandwiches, or veggie dipping—ready in just 10 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of wild-caught salmon (about 6 oz, drained)
- 1/4 cup cream cheese (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or 1 tablespoon dried dill)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the canned salmon and remove any bones or skin. If using fresh salmon, cook and flake it into small pieces.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese (or Greek yogurt) and mayonnaise (if using). Stir until smooth.
- Add Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- Add the flaked salmon and gently fold into the creamy base.
- Season with salt and pepper, then fold in chopped dill.
- Serve immediately with crackers or veggies, or refrigerate for 2-3 days.
Notes
Substitute cream cheese with Greek yogurt for a lighter version. Try fresh herbs like chives or parsley for variety. Avoid overmixing to keep salmon texture flaky.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg