Smoked Salmon Dip

Ingredients

• 1 pint (2 cups) sour cream
• 1 tablespoon double concentrate tomato paste (from a tube)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons drained, jarred capers
• 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 pound smoked salmon, shredded (ask your deli counter person for the end pieces)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

In a medium bowl mix the sour cream, tomato paste and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in capers and red onion. Fold in the salmon and season with the salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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