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Old Fashioned Salmon Dip

Savory salmon is mixed with a creamy sauce to make a delicious dip that's perfect for crackers, crudite or as a spread on pumpernickel or rye bread rounds. Perfect for a party or as a snack.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Jewish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 5 oz. cans salmon in water drained Kosher Redhead wild Alaska sockeye salmon
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup scallions, diced
  • 1/4 cup cucumber, diced peeled or unpeeled
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise you can add more or less to your preference
  • 1 tbsp. cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp. paprika
  • pinch of freshly ground black pepper
  • dash Tobasco sauce
  • chopped dill for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Drain salmon and put into a large bowl. Flake well with a fork and mash so that the salmon is in mostly small, fine pieces.
  2. Add the vinegar, scallions, and cucumber and mix well. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Tobasco sauce, paprika and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper. Add to the salmon mixture and combine until everything is well coated. Taste and adjust with more mayonnaise if necessary.
  3. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with crackers, crudite and small rounds or squares of pumpernickel or rye bread. Garnish with dill (optional).