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Creamy Make-Ahead Smoked Salmon Dip Recipe with Dill and Pumpernickel Chips

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A smooth, smoky, and herbaceous smoked salmon dip that can be made ahead and served with crispy pumpernickel chips. Perfect for entertaining and quick to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces smoked salmon, chopped into small pieces
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pumpernickel bread, sliced thinly for chips
  • Olive oil, for brushing chips
  • Pinch of sea salt, for chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice pumpernickel bread into thin triangles or squares about 1/4 inch thick. Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Lightly brush each chip with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
  3. Bake chips for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and slightly browned. Remove and let cool completely.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  5. Stir in chopped smoked salmon, fresh dill, lemon zest, capers, minced red onion, and garlic. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  6. Add freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning with extra dill or a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
  7. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. When ready to serve, transfer dip to a serving bowl and arrange pumpernickel chips around it. Garnish with dill sprigs or capers.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth blending. Chop salmon finely for even flavor distribution. Fresh dill is preferred over dried. Let dip chill for at least 2 hours to meld flavors. Store dip covered in fridge up to 3 days; keep chips separate to maintain crunch. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and sour cream with coconut or cashew-based alternatives. Gluten-free crackers can replace pumpernickel chips.

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