Bagel and Lox Dip Recipe (Easy Smoked Salmon Dip)
This bagel and lox dip transforms classic New York bagel shop flavors into a creamy, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Made with cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, red onion, and fresh dill, this no-cook dip is ready in 15 minutes. Perfect for brunch, holidays, or entertaining. Serve with bagel chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Servings: 10
Calories: 144kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the dip
- 12 oz cream cheese room temperature, 1.5 cups
- 1 lemon jested and then juiced
- 6 oz smoked salmon cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon Everything bagel seasoning or to taste
- kosher salt to taste
- ¼ cup sliced red onion
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
For Serving
- Bagel crisps
Instructions
- Whip 12 oz cream cheese with the juice of 1 lemon (1 tablespoon) and kosher salt using a hand blender with a whisk attachment.
- Spread the whipped cream cheese on a serving platter and sprinkle ½ teaspoon Everything bagel seasoning on it.
- Top with pieces of 6 oz smoked salmon, followed by ¼ cup sliced red onion, 1 tablespoon capers, and 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill. Serve with Bagel crisps.
Notes
- Chilling time: If you have time, chill the dip in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
- Cream cheese: Must be softened to room temperature for smooth mixing. Set out before making.
- Smoked salmon types: Lox (salt-cured, not smoked) is traditional but harder to find. Nova lox or regular cold-smoked salmon works perfectly.
- Texture preference: If you do not like the layered dip, you can mix all the ingredients for a chunky dip.
- Red onion: Soak the sliced red onion in cold water for 10-15 minutes to mellow down the spiciness. If you do not like the strong flavor of red onion, you can also use chives for a milder onion flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 478IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.3mg
