Smoked Salmon Bagel Dip Recipe
This Smoked Salmon Bagel Dip is a creamy, tangy, and flavorful appetizer perfect for gatherings. Combining whole milk ricotta with softened cream cheese, lemon juice, and a delicate blend of smoked salmon, red onion, capers, and everything bagel seasoning, it offers the iconic flavors of a classic bagel with lox in a vibrant dip form. Served with lemon wedges, bagel crisps, and cucumber slices, it’s an irresistible and elegant starter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Base
- 2 cups (16 ounces) whole milk ricotta
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Toppings
- 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
To Serve
- Lemon wedges
- Bagel crisps
- Cucumber slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Creamy Base: Add the whole milk ricotta, softened cream cheese, lemon juice, and kosher salt to a food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps and the texture is spreadable.
- Spread the Cheese Mixture: Transfer the whipped cheese blend onto a serving platter, smoothing it out evenly to form a base layer for the toppings.
- Add Toppings: Evenly distribute the chopped smoked salmon, thinly sliced red onion, capers, lemon zest, everything bagel seasoning, and chopped fresh dill on top of the creamy cheese layer. This layering adds flavor, texture, and visual appeal.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the dip alongside lemon wedges, bagel crisps, and cucumber slices to complement the flavors and offer variety in dipping options.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for easier blending and a smoother texture.
- Feel free to substitute whole milk ricotta with part-skim ricotta for a lighter version.
- Everything bagel seasoning can be found pre-mixed or made at home from sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt.
- Chill the dip for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld together.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute ricotta and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives.
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