This Everything Smoked Salmon Dip is an ideal snack or appetizer — creamy, savory and bright. Cream cheese and sour cream are whipped together with torn smoked salmon, lemon, fresh herbs and plenty of everything bagel seasoning. Serve with bagel chips, pita, crackers, fresh vegetables or toast.
Perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you want an easy, elegant bite.
This version combines torn smoked salmon with fresh chives and dill, bright lemon zest and lots of everything bagel seasoning for bold, layered flavor. It’s versatile—spread it on toast or crackers, scoop it with chips, or serve alongside cut vegetables for a lighter option.
Smoked salmon feels celebratory, so I often reserve it for special meals. Turning it into a dip makes it accessible at any time of day and perfect for sharing. The whipped cream cheese base is silky, while the salmon and everything seasoning deliver texture and umami. Top with pickled onions or extra chives for contrast.
This is my take on the popular everything bagel dip, with more depth and freshness. Instead of relying solely on plain cream cheese and seasoning, this recipe adds lemon, herbs and smoked salmon for a more complex, satisfying spread.
Everything seasoning is widely available now, and you can use a store-bought blend you like — avoid mixes with fennel or caraway if you prefer the classic profile. If you make your own, balance sesame, poppy, sea salt, garlic and onion for the best results.
The texture is lovely: whipped cream cheese plus sour cream yields a light, spreadable base that allows the salmon to shine. The finished dip is creamy and tangy with bursts of savory from the everything seasoning and a bright lift from lemon zest.
Make the dip ahead of time — the flavors meld beautifully in the refrigerator — and bring it out for holiday brunches, cocktail parties or casual get-togethers. Garnish with extra chives, a sprinkle of everything seasoning and pickled onions just before serving.
Everything Smoked Salmon Dip
Everything Smoked Salmon Dip
Yield:
8 to 12 people
30 mins
30 mins
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, torn into pieces
- 3 tablespoons everything seasoning, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- Pickled onions for topping (optional)
- Bagel chips, pita chips or crackers for serving
Instructions
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In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the sour cream until well combined and whipped. Fold in the torn smoked salmon, everything seasoning, chives, lemon zest and dried dill. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. The dip can be made ahead and chilled overnight to let flavors meld.
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Before serving, sprinkle with extra chives and a little more everything seasoning. Top with pickled onions if using. Serve with bagel chips, pita chips, crackers or vegetables.
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Bright, hot-pink accents or pickled toppings make a pretty finishing touch.