Ingredients

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16 ounces cream cheese

12 ounces smoked salmon

1 teaspoon liquid smoke

2 tablespoons sour cream

1/2 cup finely diced red onion

1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning

1 cup roughly chopped pecans

2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as chives, parsley, or dill), chopped

cashew cream cheese

smoked carrot strips

light cream cheese

Greek yogurt

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Instructions

1-First, gather all your ingredients and prepare your workspace by dicing the red onion and chopping the fresh herbs finely.

2-In a mixing bowl, combine 16 ounces of cream cheese, 12 ounces of smoked salmon (or regular salmon with 1 teaspoon liquid smoke), 2 tablespoons sour cream, 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning. Mix by hand or with a stand mixer on a low setting until well blended.

3-Shape the mixture into a ball; keep in mind it might be soft at first but will firm up when chilled.

4-On a separate plate, spread out 1 cup roughly chopped pecans and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs in a single layer.

5-Roll the cheese ball in the pecan and herb mixture to coat it fully.

6-Serve right away with crackers or sliced vegetables, or refrigerate for later use to let the flavors develop.

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Notes

🐟 Use fresh smoked salmon for best flavor, or canned salmon with liquid smoke for convenience; squeeze out excess liquid.
🌰 Substitute pecans with almonds, walnuts, or pumpkin seeds if allergic to nuts.
🌿 Swap herbs like parsley or dill based on preference; for dairy-free versions, use vegan cream cheese and sour cream alternatives.

Author: Brandi Oshea
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Mixing and chilling
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: About 2 tablespoons
Calories: 227
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 346 mg
Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 8 g
Cholesterol: 49 mg