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Smoked Salmon Bagel Dip Recipe

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This Smoked Salmon Bagel Dip is a creamy, flavorful appetizer that combines smooth ricotta and cream cheese with the smoky richness of chopped smoked salmon. Enhanced with lemon, capers, red onion, fresh dill, and everything bagel seasoning, this dip is perfect for serving with bagel crisps and cucumber slices as a delightful snack or party starter.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups (16 ounces) whole milk ricotta
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon, chopped
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1/2 of a large lemon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

For Serving

  • Lemon wedges
  • Bagel crisps
  • Cucumber slices

Instructions

  1. Blend the Cheese Base: Add the ricotta, softened cream cheese, lemon juice, and kosher salt into a food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a whipped cheese base.
  2. Spread the Dip: Transfer the whipped cheese mixture onto a serving platter and spread evenly to form a base layer for the toppings.
  3. Add Toppings: Evenly distribute the chopped smoked salmon, thinly sliced red onion, capers, lemon zest, everything bagel seasoning, and chopped fresh dill over the whipped cheese base for a burst of flavor and texture.
  4. Serve: Present the dip with lemon wedges, bagel crisps, and cucumber slices on the side for dipping and complementing the rich, savory flavors.

Notes

  • This dip can be prepared a few hours ahead and refrigerated to allow flavors to meld, but add everything bagel seasoning and fresh dill just before serving for best freshness.
  • If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a hand mixer or whip the base by hand, but the texture may not be as smooth.
  • For a slightly tangier flavor, add a splash more lemon juice to the cheese base to taste.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for freshness.

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