If you’ve taken a look at the dips section of our refrigerated case lately, you’ve likely noticed a distinct proliferation of plant-based fare. This uptick in vegan versions of our classic dips and spreads is no mere happenstance—it’s part of a concerted effort to make more options available to our customers who don’t eat dairy or meat. And now, we’re proud to introduce our first foray into plant-based seafood with Trader Joe’s Vegan Salmonesque Spread. Made with a base of dairy-free cream cheese, to which our supplier adds savory bits of plant-based smoked salmon, chopped dill, and tart, briney capers, each bite of this Spread effortlessly evokes the flavors of our classic Smoked Salmon Dip, all without containing any salmon—or any other animal-based products, for that matter. It’s downright Salmonesque!

Just like the original dip that inspired it, our Salmonesque Spread has a remarkable range of uses. For breakfast, it pairs perfectly with a well-toasted Everything Bagel. At lunch, we like it as a creamy condiment for a vegan sandwich. And come dinnertime (or an anytime you’re in the mood for a savory, Salmonesque snack) it makes an easy appetizer with your favorite crackers or chips.