Salmon Spread
Delicious on crackers, crisp endive, or hearty dark rye bread, this creamy, flavorful spread blends tender salmon with fresh herbs and a hint of lemon for the perfect appetizer. It’s ideal for a crowd since the recipe can be doubled or tripled easily. Bonus! The spread can be made a day in advance.
Salmon Spread
Serves 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
1/2 cup (125 milliliters) cream cheese, room temperature
1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) red onion, finely minced
1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) capers, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) fresh dill, finely minced (can substitute dried, but not as good)
1 package Norwegian or Alaskan smoked salmon, approximately 3.5 ounces (100 grams)
Garnish
sprig of fresh dill
In a small bowl, beat together all ingredients except the salmon. Chop the salmon into small pieces and fold into the cream cheese mixture. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with dill. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until half an hour before serving. Serve with crackers, endive, or dark rye bread. Buon appetite!
About Molesini Wine Club
This recipe was developed for Molesini Wine Club to be included in virtual tasting notes with wine shipments. Molesini Wine Club, based out of Cortona, Tuscany, features Italian wines that are otherwise unavailable outside of Europe. Marco and Paolo Molesini work closely with over 1,000 producers from across the country to ensure they are procuring the top labels from small producers making the finest boutique wines. Explore with them as they lead you through Tuscany, Piedmont, Sicily, and many lesser-known wine regions of their country. Members can customize shipments, decide on a tier that fits their palate best, and enjoy exclusive access to the most stunning wines of Italy. As a member of the Molesini Wine Club means becoming part of the Molesini family and we invite you to join us for this experience. For more information, please visit the Molesini Wine Club website.
Sally Uhlmann’s passion for cooking led her to publish a memoir-style cookbook, “Just Cook with Sally.” She splits her time between the States and her farmhouse in Cortona, Italy, when she is not traveling the world. Sally cooks, develops recipes, and writes stories—mostly about the intersection of food, travel, and her life.
