If you love bagels and lox, then put our High Protein Lox Dip on your must-try list ASAP. Not only does this dip deliver on protein, it’s also packed with probiotics since it’s made with Lifeway Farmer Cheese.
Our creamy, cultured, high-protein farmer cheese creates the ideal smooth base for dips and spreads, and its mild taste provides versatility whether you want to turn a recipe sweet or savory. Here, we went the savory route with a dip that embodies the taste of bagels and lox, complete with seasonings and smoked salmon. It takes just minutes to make, and it’s a great way to hit your protein goals while you indulge in a classic flavor combo you already know and love.
With a taste similar to a mix of cream cheese and ricotta, Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to digest since it’s lactose intolerant friendly, so you can dip away until your heart desires. Serve this dish with bagel or pita chips, crackers, or whatever else you wish. With Lifeway in the kitchen, the possibilities are endless!
Find Lifeway Farmer Cheese at a store near you here, or shop online to have it delivered.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for better gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir also contains a variety of nutrients that are vital for healthy bones and overall health: vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our kefir, we also offer our artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support a healthy microbiome that’s easy to spread and contains no added salt for optimal heart-health benefits.
Prep Time: 10 mins Servings: 6Ingredients
Whipped Dip Base:
- 1 1/2 cups Farmer Cheese
- 1-2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Toppings:
- 2 tbsp. everything but the bagel seasoning
- 4 oz. smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp. thinly sliced red onions
- 2 tbsp. capers
- handful of fresh dill sprigs
For Serving:
- bagel chips, pita chips, or crackers of choice*
Directions
- Cut and slice all the veggies and salmon if you haven't already done so. Set aside.
- Add the whipped dip base ingredients to a food processor and blend until smooth. Scoop it out into a serving bowl and smooth over the top.
- Add the topping ingredients, and arrange them all on top however desired. Keep the dip chilled until serving, then serve with bagel chips, pita chips, or crackers of choice.*
- *You can also serve this dip as a spread with freshly toasted bagels or mini bagels for a more classic bagels and lox experience!
