THE BEST SMOKED SALMON DIP

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Plain yogurt offers similar tanginess with fewer calories

Let cream cheese sit out at room temperature for a few minutes to blend more easily

Add 8 oz of light cream cheese to a food processor

Add 4 oz of smoked salmon to the food processor

Add 1/4 cup of plain zero fat Greek yogurt

Add 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder

Add 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder

Add 1 pinch of salt, or to taste

Add 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper, or to taste

Add 1 teaspoon of fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill

Add 2 teaspoons of fresh lemon juice

Place the lid on the food processor and thoroughly pulse

Scrape down the sides as needed to ensure everything is thoroughly combined

Scoop the smoked salmon dip into a bowl and serve it with crackers, or use a piping bag to pipe it onto cucumber slices

Serve it spread on toast or bagels

Cooking Techniques

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