– 8 oz cream cheese, softened – ¼ cup sour cream – 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice – 1 tsp prepared horseradish (optional, for a kick) – 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried dill) – 2 tbsp chopped green onions or chives – 4 oz smoked salmon, finely chopped – Salt and black pepper to taste
Blend base ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
Add flavor: Stir in lemon juice, horseradish (if using), dill, and green onions. Mix well.
Fold in salmon: Gently fold in the chopped smoked salmon, making sure it’s evenly distributed.
Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
Serve: Serve chilled with crackers, bagel chips, cucumber slices, or toast points.