Healthy Smoked Salmon Dip
Smoked salmon dip is a great appetizer that can be served at any number of occasions. It can be great for small gatherings, large parties or even a late night snack.
There are a few setbacks however. The dip is often rather expensive to make due to the increasing costs of smoked salmon and it can be quite a high calorie food. This makes it really only useable for special occasions even though it is a fan favorite. There are some solutions to these problems that you can take advantage of. Here is a simple recipe and how to advice for making some affordable and low fat smoked salmon dip.
To start there are few ingredients that you are going to need. Purchase a 14 oz can of salmon for just a few dollars. Next grab an 8 ounce package of low fat cream cheese and substitute sour cream with 8 ounces of fat free plain yogurt. For seasonings you will need some lime juice, salt and pepper, liquid smoke and a few tablespoons of capers.
It’s as simple as that. You already have all the ingredients you need for a delicious, low fat and inexpensive smoked salmon dip. Start by leaving the cream cheese and yogurt out on the counter for about an hour. This will soften it which makes it much easier to mix together with the other ingredients.
Next get your can of salmon and drain the excess water. Add the salmon itself to a medium sized mixing bowl. Then combine the salmon with the soft cream cheese and yogurt. It is best to use a fork to mix with as it will break up the flakes of salmon and mix it together more efficiently with the cream cheese and yogurt. Keep mixing until the combination is as creamy as you desire.
Now you are going to add the spices and seasonings. You can add as little or as much salt and pepper as you like, depending on your tastes. Remember that the less salt you add, the healthier the smoked salmon dip will be. Squeeze the lime or add a tablespoon of lime juice into the mixture and stir it in. Now you are going to add the liquid smoke. Start with just a single teaspoon. Once you have mixed it altogether, give the dip a taste. If you desire more of a smoky flavor then by all means add some more. 
The final step is to dish out and serve the dip. You can use crackers of your choice or even French bread. Put a small portion, a tablespoon or so, of your smoked salmon dip onto each cracker or slice of bread and then add some capers onto each one. You will have an elegant looking snack that is equally as delicious.
You now know how to make a great, affordable and low fat smoked salmon dip. You can enjoy the healthy snack as often as you want without incurring as much cost as normal smoked salmon and still keep your waistline slim and trim.
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