Salmon Cheese Dip

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by Nina L. Palmer

Nina L. Palmer

Nina Palmer is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2013. She is passionate about food and culture and specializes in sweet recipes, desserts, baking, as well as developing editorial content.

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Updated Aug 12, 2025

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Here’s an easy cottage cheese dip recipe.  It’s very delicious as a light snack when hosting a party.  Strained cottage cheese is honored with this salty recipe, where smoked salmon makes a surprising appearance.

The salmon remoulade can be used either as a hors d’oeuvre or around a small buffet; whatever you prefer!

Key Ingredients you’ll need

Strained cottage cheese
Heavy cream
Dill
 Capers
Onion
Lemon Juice
Smoked salmon
Salt and pepper

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How to make Salmon Cheese Dip

In a colander lined with a cheesecloth, pour off the strained cheese.
Let it stand overnight.
Transfer the cheese to a bowl, then incorporate the heavy cream.
Add chopped dill, drained and chopped capers, onion, the juice of a lemon, and smoked salmon, salt, and pepper.
Let stand about 1 hour in the refrigerator and enjoy on slices of toast.

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Salmon Cheese Dip

Author: Nina L. Palmer  |  Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 min  |   Cook Time: 0 min

This homemade Salmon Cheese Dip is rich, savory, and perfect for parties!

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• 1 lb (250g) strained cottage cheese
• 1/2 lb (125g) heavy cream
• 1 tbsp chopped dill
• 1/2 tablespoon capers
• 1/2 onion
• Juice of a quarter lemon
• 2 slices of smoked salmon
• Salt and pepper

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Instructions

1. In a colander lined with a cheesecloth, pour (250g) of strained cheese.
2. Let stand overnight in a cool place over a bowl.
3. The next day, transfer the cheese in a bowl, then incorporate the heavy cream. Smooth with a whisk.
4. Add a tablespoon of chopped dill, 1/2 tablespoon drained and chopped capers, half a finely chopped onion, the juice of 1/4 lemon and two slices of smoked salmon cut into squares. Salt and pepper.
5. Let stand about 1 hour in the refrigerator.
6. Enjoy on slices of toast.

Recipe Notes

• You can also try a sweet variant with honey and walnuts.

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