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    Home » Appetizers and Snacks

    Feb 3, 2023 by Farwin.

    Salmon Dip With Canned Salmon

    This Easy Salmon Dip with Canned Salmon makes a great appetizer for a crowd - it compliments crackers, breads, vegetables and chips. Perfect for game day, any party or gathering. Made with a few simple ingredients, the dip is tasty, creamy and filled with protein. Your guests will love it!

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    canned salmon dip with vegetables, crackers and crostini on a plate.
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    • Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
    • Ingredients For Salmon Dip
    • How to Make Canned Salmon Dip
    • How To Serve
    • how to store
    • Can you make salmon dip without cream cheese?
    • Variations
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    canned salmon dip

    We all love a good smoked salmon dip but this canned salmon dip recipe is the convenient version of that. See, I don't have smoked salmon lying around in my pantry always and it's also expensive. But I do have a stack of canned salmon from Costco at any given time.

    This salmon dip doesn't disappoint, in fact it's luscious, creamy and oh so delicious. It's one of the easy recipes that comes together in a food processor. Convenience! It's also packed with flavor. The combination of salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice, dill, and green onions creates a delicious and creamy dip that is perfect for any party.

    Skip the store-bought dips next time you throw a party or gathering, and impress everyone with this easy salmon dip with canned salmon. Serve with my easy homemade crostini, veggie sticks and crackers and take your appetizers to the next level.

    Hungry for more dips? Check my Greek Yogurt Dill Dip and Easy Tuna Dip for more easy dip recipes in minutes.

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

    • Healthy: Salmon is a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential minerals. Along with the cream cheese, this salmon appetizer provides a hefty dose of protein.
    • Quick and easy to make: It's practically made in the food processor and ready in minutes.
    • Budget-friendly: The canned salmon also provides a convenient, quick and affordable option for making a tasty dip. Or a great way to use up any leftover salmon that you have.
    • Versatile: This dip is customizable to suit any tastes and needs.

    Ingredients For Salmon Dip

    ingredients for canned salmon dip.
    • Salmon: Use good quality canned salmon like sockeye salmon or pink salmon. You can either by chunk or flaked salmon. If you have any leftover salmon that can be used too.
    • Cream cheese
    • Mayonnaise
    • Sour cream
    • Fresh lemon juice: include some lemon zest for a more pronounced lemony flavor.
    • Fresh dill
    • Green onion: white or red onion can be used.
    • Seasonings: salt and black pepper

    How to Make Canned Salmon Dip

    *Scroll below for the printable recipe card and ingredient measurements.

    mixing the cream cheese and mayo in a food processor.

    Drain the water or oil from the canned salmon. Remove any bones or skin.

    Blend the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream in a food processor until smooth.

    adding the canned salmon to the cream cheese in the food processor.

    Add the salmon, chopped dill, chopped green onion, salt, black pepper and lemon juice and pulse until combined.

    salmon dip with canned salmon is ready in the food processor.

    Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

    Transfer to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap and keep it chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

    Serve garnished with chopped dill and alongside veggies, breads, and crackers.

    Recipe Tip: No food processor? not to worry! Soften the cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes. Use a whisk to beat the cream cheese, mayo and sour cream until smooth in a medium bowl. Chop the dill and green onion finely. Then stir everything together until combined.

    canned salmon dip as an appetizer.

    How To Serve

    This salmon cream cheese dip will quickly become one of your favorite appetizers. Serve it with your favorite crackers and vegetables!

    I include some type of bread like crostini(check my delicious homemade crostini recipe here), crackers and vegetables on the serving tray along with the dip. Here are some of my favorites to include with this dip.

    • Bread - crostini, pita chips, crackers
    • Vegetables - carrot sticks, celery sticks, cucumber, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes
    • Chips - potato chips, tortilla chips

    You can also use this dip as a salmon spread on sandwiches, bagels or baguette slices for a quick snack. Make cute little salmon tea sandwiches by spreading this dip on white bread(crust removed) and garnishing with some chopped dill or chives.

    how to store

    If you're making this salmon dip ahead of time for a party or a big batch to have on hand or have any leftovers, store it in an airtight container in the fridge.

    The leftovers will keep for a week in the fridge and if you're going to serve at a party I recommend making it only one or two days ahead.

    Can you make salmon dip without cream cheese?

    Absolutely, don't let cream cheese hold you back from making this amazing dip. You can substitute cream cheese with other delicious ingredients. Plain Greek yogurt is ideal. Sour cream can be used too. Just replace the cream cheese with any of the substitutions 1:1.

    Variations

    Smoked salmon dip: to make a smoked salmon dip with this recipe, you can add a teaspoon of liquid smoke along with other ingredients. Or use smoked salmon instead of canned salmon.

    Spicy: to make this canned salmon dip spicy add cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, minced jalapeno or tabasco hot sauce.

    Garlic: Add one teaspoon garlic powder or one clove of minced garlic if you prefer a garlicky flavor.

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    Recipe

    Salmon Dip With Canned Salmon

    canned salmon dip with vegetables, crostini and crackers.
    Creamy, flavorful and full of texture, this easy salmon dip with canned salmon dip is super simple to make and ready in minutes. Serve as a dip or a spread.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Appetizer, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 114 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food Processor

    Ingredients
     

    • 2 canned salmon (6oz each) drained
    • 4 oz cream cheese
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 1 green onion chopped
    • ½ cup chopped dill
    • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Drain the water or oil from the canned salmon. Remove any bones or skin.
    • Blend the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream in a food processor until smooth.
    • Add the salmon, chopped dill, chopped green onion, salt, black pepper and lemon juice and pulse until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
    • Transfer to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap and keep it chilled until ready to serve.
    • Garnish with chopped dill and serve with veggie sticks, breads, and crackers.

    Notes

    No food processor? Soften the cream cheese at room temperature for 30 minutes. Use a whisk to beat the cream cheese, mayo and sour cream until smooth in a medium bowl. Chop the dill and green onion finely. Then stir everything together until combined.
    Storage: If you're making this salmon dip ahead of time for a party or a big batch to have on hand or have any leftovers, store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
    The leftovers will keep for a week in the fridge and if you're going to serve at a party I recommend making it only one or two days ahead.
    Smoked salmon dip: to make a smoked salmon dip with this recipe, you can add a teaspoon of liquid smoke along with other ingredients. Or use smoked salmon instead of canned salmon.
    Spicy: to make this canned salmon dip spicy add cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, minced jalapeno or tabasco hot sauce.
    Garlic: Add one teaspoon garlic powder or one clove of minced garlic if you prefer a garlicky flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 114 kcalTotal Carbs: 2 gProtein: 1 gFat: 12 gSaturated Fat: 4 gSodium: 238 mgFiber: 0.1 gSugar: 1 gVitamin A: 256 IUVitamin C: 2 mgCalcium: 25 mgIron: 0.1 mgNet Carbs: 2 g
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    1. Patti says

      March 17, 2023 at 4:59 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious.

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      • Farwin says

        March 18, 2023 at 7:42 am

        Hi Patti, it is 🙂 I'm glad you like it.

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