Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball
Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball
Ingredients
For the Cheese Ball
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, flaked
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Coating
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
For Serving
- 1 box crackers
- 1 cup vegetables, sliced, such as cucumber or carrots
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, flaked smoked salmon, finely diced red onion, fresh lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Using a hand mixer, beat the ingredients together until well combined and a creamy, pale pink spread forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap on a clean surface. Scoop the cream cheese mixture onto the center of the plastic wrap.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Gather the edges of the plastic wrap and gently shape the mixture into a compact ball. Ensure it is tightly wrapped.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
On a separate cutting board or shallow dish, combine the finely chopped pecans and finely chopped fresh parsley. Mix them together thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Unwrap the cheese ball from the plastic wrap and carefully roll it in the pecan and herb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres completely to all sides.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Transfer the finished Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball to a serving platter. Serve immediately with crackers and sliced vegetables.
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Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball
Ingredients
For the Cheese Ball
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, flaked
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Coating
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
For Serving
- 1 box crackers
- 1 cup vegetables, sliced, such as cucumber or carrots
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, flaked smoked salmon, finely diced red onion, fresh lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Using a hand mixer, beat the ingredients together until well combined and a creamy, pale pink spread forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap on a clean surface. Scoop the cream cheese mixture onto the center of the plastic wrap.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Gather the edges of the plastic wrap and gently shape the mixture into a compact ball. Ensure it is tightly wrapped.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
On a separate cutting board or shallow dish, combine the finely chopped pecans and finely chopped fresh parsley. Mix them together thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Unwrap the cheese ball from the plastic wrap and carefully roll it in the pecan and herb mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating adheres completely to all sides.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Transfer the finished Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball to a serving platter. Serve immediately with crackers and sliced vegetables.