Description
A luscious and creamy smoked salmon bagel dip that combines smooth cream cheese and ricotta with savory smoked salmon, zesty lemon, fresh dill, and classic everything bagel seasoning. Perfect for effortless entertaining, this no-cook dip is easy to prepare and pairs wonderfully with bagel crisps, cucumber slices, pita thins, and lemon wedges.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Base
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces ricotta cheese
Flavorings
- 8 ounces smoked salmon, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning
- Black pepper to taste
For Serving
- Lemon wedges
- Bagel crisps
- Cucumber slices
- Pita thins
Instructions
- Prepare Base: In a food processor or blender, combine the cream cheese and ricotta until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a perfect base for the dip.
- Add Flavorings: Fold in the finely diced red onion, capers, lemon zest, fresh dill, and black pepper to infuse vibrant flavors throughout the creamy mixture.
- Incorporate Salmon: Gently fold in the chopped smoked salmon pieces carefully, maintaining some texture and chunks to provide bursts of smoky flavor.
- Season: Sprinkle the everything bagel seasoning over the top or fold it into the mixture to add the classic bagel flavor and a hint of crunch.
- Chill: Refrigerate the dip for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and develop, resulting in a deliciously balanced dip.
- Serve: Serve the dip chilled alongside bagel crisps, cucumber slices, pita thins, and lemon wedges for a delightful appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- For best texture, avoid over-processing the smoked salmon to keep some chunks visible.
- The dip can be prepared a day in advance to allow flavors to fully meld.
- Adjust the amount of capers and lemon zest based on your preferred tanginess.
- Everything bagel seasoning can be bought pre-made or homemade with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt.
- Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
