To make smoked salmon lox dip, chop 6 ounces of smoked salmon, a small red onion, cucumber and fresh dill. Stir the vegetables into 8 ounces of whipped cream cheese with Everything Bagel Seasoning, prepared horseradish, capers and the juice and zest of a lemon, then season with salt and pepper and fold in the salmon. Top with more dill and serve with bagels, crackers or naan. It makes about 2 cups in 10 minutes and can be made a few days ahead for a holiday party.
This smoked salmon lox dip is easy on-the-go and festive enough to serve as an hors d’oeuvre for your next holiday party. This delicious dip and spread has you covered no matter where you are taking a bite. A fabulous lox spread recipe which you can make within a matter of minutes!
This is one of my on-the-go, go-to recipes of all time. And these days, I feel like I am always on the go. It’s also the kind of recipe that I’ll make for a party and look like I’ve spent hours on this when in reality it was ready to go within a matter of minutes. This smoked salmon dip will really save the day. You can serve it with crackers and cocktails or set it out on a brunch buffet with bagels and other fixings. It will be a crowd pleaser.
Another plus for this dip is that it can be made a few days ahead of time and refrigerated. I’m really feeling the mini Naan flatbreads that Aldi offers, so I’ll start my morning with one of these and it’s pretty much smooth sailing the rest of the day.
What is Lox?
Lox is a fillet of brined salmon, that may or may not be smoked. Lox is frequently served on a bagel with cream cheese, and often garnished with tomato, sliced onion, cucumbers, and capers.
This is my own twist on the traditional version which definitely includes smoked salmon. If you are looking for a good one, Latitude 45 offers the best in my opinion. The perfect amount of smokiness and brininess – always fresh, no fishy taste and sliced very thin; it’s like it was made for this recipe!
The secret sauce for lox dip
The other ingredient that we are adding to this is about a tablespoon (or two) of horseradish, depending on your desire for a little bite or heat. The flavor of horseradish and smokiness of the salmon mixed with capers and lemon juice is such an incredible melody.
Let’s make it
So now we are just taking all of these things and mixing them together with whipped cream cheese along with chopped red onion and cucumber. I would definitely recommend using whipped cream cheese versus the other because it is super easy to blend. If you only have the original in hand, just make sure that it is at room temperature and even heated in the microwave for a few seconds to ensure blending.
You’ll find the exact amounts and printable steps in the recipe card below. Here’s what each step looks like, plus the little things that make it work.
1. Chop everything. Finely chop the smoked salmon, red onion, cucumber and dill. Pat the diced cucumber dry with a paper towel so the dip doesn’t get watery.
2. Mix the base. In a mixing bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese with the onion, cucumber, dill, Everything Bagel Seasoning, horseradish, capers, lemon zest and lemon juice. Start with 1 tablespoon of horseradish and add more if you like a little more bite. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Fold in the salmon. Gently fold in the chopped smoked salmon so it stays in nice pieces.
4. Serve. Top with fresh dill and serve with bagels, crackers or naan, or spoon it over your favorite salad.
serving lox dip at a holiday party
This dip is perfect for Christmas Eve appetizers, a New Year’s Eve party or a holiday brunch buffet. Set it out with mini bagels, bagel chips, cucumber rounds, crackers and warm mini naan. Keep it chilled, and don’t leave it out for more than 2 hours.
make-ahead and storage
Make the dip up to a few days ahead and keep it covered in the fridge; the flavors get even better as it sits. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days, and give it a stir before serving.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as our little tribe has! Be sure to share your recipe @thetastefultribe and write a review here. I can’t wait to see and hear how your version turns out!
smoked salmon lox dip FAQs
Lox is salmon that has been brined or cured and may or may not be smoked. This dip uses thinly sliced smoked salmon, which gives it a light smoky flavor.
Yes. Whipped cream cheese blends most easily, but block cream cheese works if it is at room temperature. You can soften it in the microwave for a few seconds.
Start with 1 tablespoon and add a second if you like more bite and heat.
Yes. It can be made a few days ahead and refrigerated, which makes it a great holiday party appetizer.
Bagels, bagel chips, crackers, naan, cucumber slices, or spooned over a salad.
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Easy & Festive Smoked Salmon Lox Dip: Perfect for Holiday Parties & On-the-Go Snacking
- GFGluten-Free
- KKeto
- LCLow Carb
- SFSugar Free
Ingredients
- 1 package 6 ounces Latitude 45 Smoked Salmon, chopped
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cucumber, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, plus more for serving
- 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon Everything Bagel Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, add up to 2 tablespoons for more heat
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 lemon, juice and zest
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Chop salmon, red onion, cucumber and dill. Pat the diced cucumber dry with a paper towel so the dip doesn’t get watery.
- In a mixing bowl, place whipped cream cheese and add in the onion, cucumber, dill, Everything Bagel Seasoning, prepared horseradish, capers, lemon zest, juice and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Fold in the chopped smoked salmon.
- Top with fresh dill and enjoy with a bagel, crackers, Naan bread, or even over your favorite salad.
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