Healthy Salmon Pate Dip

I have a habit of blogging recipes that involve oily fish - first there was the light & creamy salmon parcels, then there was the healthy mackerel dip, followed by salmon fish cakes and now we have another one.. and yes it's with salmon again! With all these oily fish recipes it should be easy to incorporate one weekly - those omega 3 fatty acids are, after all, essential for a healthy heart.

This recipe was inspired by the desire to create a healthy alternative to the classic 'salmon pate' that you can buy from the shops. I wanted to make a dip that was equally as tasty and nutritious but just lower in calories and fat.

So, what do you need to make this tasty dip?!

100g of Tinned Salmon
75g-100g of Fat Free Greek Yoghurt or Extra Light Cream Cheese
Optional: Tbsp lemon juice / Black Pepper / Dill

And what do you do? Trust me.. this won't take long!

1) Put all of the above ingredients into a blender.. and blend until smooth!

See.. I told you this wouldn't take long!

Serve on wholegrain toast for a healthy breakfast, brunch or lunch.. or as a dip for a starter.. perfect!

Let me know if you make this recipe via a comment, tweet or email - I love to hear your stories and see your pictures!

Nutrition Per 50g Serving: 54 kcal, 6g Protein, 1.5g Carbs, 2.5g Fat

Nutritional Benefits: Rich in omega 3 fatty acids for heart health

Lower in calories and fat than shop bought (per 50g: 120-140kcal, 8-12g fat)

Have a great week and don't forget to check out my other healthy recipes. I'll leave you with some pictures from this weekend of Saltaire World Food Festival - some of the healthier food choices!