Low Fat Lox Cream Cheese Spread
Elevate your breakfast or snack game with this flavorful Low Fat Lox Cream Cheese Spread—a lighter twist on a classic favorite! Made with creamy low-fat cream cheese and rich, smoky salmon, this spread is perfectly complemented by the tang of fresh lemon juice, the briny bite of capers, and the herbaceous notes of fresh dill. Finely chopped red onion adds a subtle crunch, while a dash of black pepper brings it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy recipe is ideal for spreading on whole-grain bagels, pairing with crisp crackers, or serving as a dip for fresh veggies. Perfect for a health-conscious twist on traditional lox, this delicious spread combines indulgence and nutrition in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Low-fat cream cheese
- 4 ounces Smoked salmon (lox), chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice, fresh
- 1 tablespoon Capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons Dill, fresh, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Directions
Step 1
Allow the low-fat cream cheese to reach room temperature for easier mixing, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and use a fork to gently fluff it up, ensuring it's soft and workable.
Step 3
Add the chopped smoked salmon (lox) to the cream cheese and blend gently with the fork.
Step 4
Pour in the fresh lemon juice and continue to blend, ensuring the juice is well incorporated.
Step 5
Stir in the capers, fresh dill, and finely chopped red onion, mixing until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Step 6
Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste, and give the mixture a final gentle stir to integrate all ingredients.
Step 7
Transfer the spread to a serving bowl, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Step 8
Serve on whole-grain bagels, crackers, or as a dip for fresh vegetables. Enjoy your delicious, low-fat lox cream cheese spread!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (387.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 716.1 |
| Total Fat 45.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.4g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 107.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1947.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.4g | |
| Protein 37.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 776.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 354.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 893.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories