Weight Watchers Smoked Salmon Dip is a low-carb, wholesome, and flavorful dip choice. This creamy dip is prepared with fresh chopped dill, lemon juice, soft cream cheese, and smoked salmon. The cream cheese gives it a heavy, buttery texture, while the smoked salmon gives it an omega-3 fatty acid boost. This salmon dip is easy to create and may be altered to suit various dietary needs. You can serve this Weight Watchers Smoked Salmon Dip with whole-grain crackers or flatbread. The Weight Watchers points value of the dip will vary depending on the exact items and portion size used. But you can still enjoy this delicious dip while adhering to your daily points limit.
Let’s prepare the dip with the following process (stated below).
STATS
- Course: Dips and sauces
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Total Time: Ten minutes
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes are needed
- Method: Smoker
EQUIPMENT
- One mixing bowl
- One spoon
- Sterile small jar
INGREDIENTS
- One packet of softened cream cheese, about 8 ounces
- Chopped smoked salmon, 6 ounces
- Two tablespoons of chopped green onion, optional
- Crushed fresh dill 1 & 1/2 tsp
- Low-fat whipping cream 1/4 cup
- Freshly extracted lemon juice, about 1 tbsp
- Low-sodium Worcestershire sauce 3 dashes
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add chopped smoked salmon and whipped cream cheese to a bowl.
- Then, mix both ingredients with a spoon.
- Next, add extracted lemon juice, chopped green onion, cream, fresh dill, and Worcestershire sauce to the smoked salmon.
- Again, stir all items with a spoon to make a rich sauce.
- The flavorful and velvety Weight Watchers Smoked Salmon Dip is ready.
- Transfer the dip to a sterile small jar.
- Enjoy it with low-carb chips or save for later consumption.
FLAVOR VARIATIONS OF THE SALMON DIP
Mediterranean flavor:
- We will include sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, and chopped kalamata olives for a taste.
Asian-inspired flair:
- Add a hint of low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and chopped scallions into the dip.
Seasoning:
- You can add everything bagel seasoning to the salmon dip to make it more tasty.
Horseradish zing:
- Mix one to two tbsp of low-sodium horseradish for a pungent and sharp taste.
Lemon-herb infusion:
- Utilize a variety of herbs like chives, dill, or tarragon with lemon zest.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Accompany this salmon dip with tangy cucumber rounds, bell pepper bites, or crispy carrot sticks.
- Use this dip as a stuffing for endive spears or mini sweet pepper boats.
- Spread this dip over the low-carb bread slice or crostini.
- Enjoy it with crunchy jicama sticks or mini corn tortillas.
- Dill pickle chips, plain egg white omelet, or baked Portobello mushroom caps pair well with this dip.
TIPS
- Utilize high-quality and flavorful smoked salmon.
- Choose soft and good-quality cream cheese.
- Experiment with spices, flavors, or seasonings.
- Before serving, we will check the dip and adjust its taste.
- Try this yummy dip with different smoked salmon to achieve different flavors.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- You can save the remaining salmon dip in a tiny sealed jar and refrigerate it for 4 to 7 days.
Freezing:
- This salmon dip is not ideal for freezing. Because the texture of cream cheese and whipping cream will be altered after freezing.
FAQs
Can we create this smoked salmon dip without utilizing soft cream cheese?
- Yes, you can make a creamy dip with fewer points by utilizing only nonfat Greek yogurt or blended cottage cheese.
For this dip recipe, what kind of salmon is appropriate?
- We choose smoked salmon that is lower in fat.
Can I add any zero-point items to smoked dip to make it more significant?
- You can add zero-point veggies like chopped cucumbers, onions, or herbs (fresh) for flavor and volume.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Per Serving Size: 1
Total quantity: 8 servings
Total Calories 120 kcal
Saturated fat 6.5 g
Carbohydrates 1.1 g
Protein 5 g
Total Fat 10.8 g
Sugar 1 g
Each serving of the Smoked Salmon Dip has 5 (five) Weight Watchers points.