Cool Salmon Canapes

Yield: 25 servings (50 canapés)

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 (6 ounce) can chunk salmon, drained, flaked
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 small carrot, coarsely shredded
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill weed or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2 medium cucumbers
• Sprigs of fresh dill weed (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine the cream cheese, salmon and mayonnaise in a large mixing bowl and mix well. Stir in the carrot, onion, 1 tablespoon dill weed, lemon juice and lemon zest. Spoon the salmon mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.
2. Score the cucumbers lengthwise with a fork or zester. Cut into 1/4 inch slices. Pipe the salmon mixture onto the cucumber slices.
3. Arrange the canapés on a chilled serving platter. Garnish with sprigs of fresh dill weed.

Nutrition

Per serving: Calories 54; Fat 4g; Sodium 67mg; Dietary Fiber <1g

Attribution

Recipe credit: Pampered Chef