Chopped Smoked Salmon Salad
This Chopped Smoked Salmon Salad recipe is loaded with all the goods. Enjoy it with crackers like a dip or spread it on top of your favorite toasted bread for a heartier meal.
This chopped smoked salmon salad includes all the things we love about a traditional smoked salmon bagel but with a fun twist. Perfect for meal prep through the week, you’re going to love this high protein recipe.
If you love this recipe, try my Everything Bagel Pizza Recipe with Lox, or my Easy Baked Eggs.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to make. This easy to make recipe tastes amazing and comes together quickly. Perfect when you need a delicious dip or spread in a hurry.
Fun to eat. This is such a fun way to enjoy all the flavors of a traditional smoked salmon bagel minus the mess. Simply chop it up and enjoy!
Ingredients Needed for Chopped Smoked Salmon Salad
- Smoked Salmon – For this recipe, you’ll need 8 ounces of cold smoked salmon. Be sure to chop it into bite-size pieces and set it aside.
- Cream Cheese Mixture – Combine softened cream cheese, light sour cream, fresh squeezed lemon juice, paprika, kosher salt and cracked black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth, no lumps.
- Vegetables / Herbs – You’ll need finely diced cucumber, shallots, capers and fresh dill for this recipe. Option to top with sliced jalapeno and micro greens when serving.
- Seasoning – Season with everything but the bagel seasoning for a punch of flavor.
Variations
Enjoy on toast. Toast up a slice or two of your favorite bread and spread this chopped salmon salad over the top. I like to add a few shaves of jalapeno for extra flavor.
Enjoy as a dip. Serve this as a dip alongside some toast points, bagel bites, or crackers. It easy to eat and so flavorful.
Use lox instead. Option to use lox instead of cold smoked salmon. Keep in mind that lox has a saltier flavor than smoked salmon.
What’s the Difference between Lox vs. Smoked Salmon
Preparation. Lox is cured in salt and is never cooked. Where as cold smoked salmon is cured in salt then smoked to add that distinctive smoky flavor.
Texture. Lox is silky and pliable in texture while cold smoked salmon is slightly firmer. This can make chopping smoked salmon slightly easier.
Flavor. Lox has a saltier flavor than cold smoked salmon. Cold smoked salmon has a nice smoky flavor that I really enjoy.
Hot Smoked Salmon. If you opt for hot smoked salmon, this fish is always cooked through and is much flakier in texture. Oftentimes it will look like a a piece of cooked salmon.
How to Make Chopped Smoked Salmon Salad
Combine softened cream cheese, light sour cream, fresh squeezed lemon juice, paprika, kosher salt and cracked black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth, no lumps.
Add the chopped cold smoked salmon, diced cucumber, diced shallots, capers, chopped dill and mix well.
Top with everything but the bagel seasoning and enjoy. Serve chilled with cracker or over toasted bread. I also added a few slices of jalapeno and micro greens for extra flavor.
How to Store
Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Serve chilled with crackers or over toasted bread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Just keep in mind that lox is saltier tasting, so you may need to adjust your seasoning.
Yes! This is great to prep ahead of time. Cover and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Yes! This is an elegant and delicious recipe to add to your brunch menu.
Other Brunch Inspired Recipes to Consider Trying
Chopped Smoked Salmon Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cold smoked salmon, chopped small
- 2 tablespoons light sour cream
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- cracked black pepper, to taste
- kosher salt, to taste
- ½ cup English cucumber, cored and diced small
- ¼ cup shallots, diced small
- 1 tablespoon dill, chopped small
- 1 tablespoon capers, drain juice
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese, light sour cream, fresh squeezed lemon juice, paprika, kosher salt and cracked black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth, no lumps.
- Add the chopped smoked salmon, diced cucumber, diced shallots, capers, chopped dill and mix well.
- Top with everything but the bagel seasoning and enjoy. Serve chilled with cracker or over toasted bread. I also added a few slices of jalapeno and microgreens for extra flavor.
One Comment on “Chopped Smoked Salmon Salad”
I made this this afternoon as an appetizer to share and everyone loved it. THanks for always having something new and delicious for me to try!