I swear summer just started 5 minutes ago and now it’s Labor Day weekend! It’s crazy how time is flying. If you haven’t had much any chance this summer to relax with a glass of wine firmly in hand, this is your weekend because the crew at #SundaySupper is sharing their favorite recipes that require very little labor including this Smoked Salmon Spread #SundaySupper I’m serving with toasted sourdough baguette. This recipe is guaranteed to leave you with that well-deserved time for relaxation, conversation with friends and family and of course, some great food from the #SundaySupper family.  

I love salmon, fresh or smoked. On a family boat trip on Lake Huron en route to Mackinac Island with my husband and (then) young children we met a fisherman at a marina where we were docked who asked if we wanted a whole, freshly caught, already cleaned salmon? Um, yes! We grilled it, basting it with a simple lemon-butter-garlic sauce and man, was it good. Funny how some things just stay in your memory bank. That was the first time I tasted salmon and since then, I eat it every chance I get!

This recipe calls for  pre-smoked smoked salmon so hands up and step away from the grill or stove! It comes together in under 10 minutes — yes, UNDER 10 minutes — who can’t get on board that? If you get a chance, make it the night before. It enhances the flavor and gives you even more free time the next day!

Measure the ingredients into a medium size bowl. Schmeeear (that’s a technical culinary term – ha!) it together using a fork or spatula. Mmmmm — inhale the dill! Oh — this is important. You may think I forgot salt  in the recipe — something I love almost as much as the french fries I put it on (I know, I know, a Cardinal sin!) — anyway, I did not forget salt. Smoked salmon is a bit salty anyway and the Old Bay in the recipe contains salt, so mix it up, taste it and see — and only add salt if you need some at that point.

Lovely, smoky salmon – already smoked for you. Rough chop it on the cutting board and add it to the rest of the creamy goodness. Swirl it around, blending and breaking the salmon up a bit more.

Smoked Salmon Spread #SundaySupper

You’ll end up with this . . .

Smoked Salmon Spread #SundaySupper

and this . . .time for family and friends on this last weekend before the kids go back to school and your mind starts turning to all things fall. . . and Thanksgiving and. . .I won’t even say it! If you’re waiting for permission — you’ve got it — go ahead — enjoy what could be the last of the warm breezes, sipping bit of crisp white wine and taking just one more photo of a beautiful setting sun. 

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Read on for more delicious recipes from the #SundaySupper that’ll make this (Un)Labor Day weekend!
Savory Snacks and Sides:

Labor Free Main Dishes:

Sweet Treats and Drinks:

Taking the Labor out of Labor Day:

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  1. I love a good smoked salmon spread and this is definitely looking good! I often times serve this around New year’s Eve as part of an appetizer spread and recommend your spread to your readers for that. It always goes over well!

    1. Hi Denise – thank you so very much! I always appreciate hearing when readers made a recipe and enjoyed it. If you’re a fan of smoked salmon, the Smoked Salmon Chowder also on my blog was at big hit, too. Thanks for stopping by and trying the recipe. Enjoy the day!