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smoked salmon

A delicious and elegant smoked salmon roll with cream cheese and fresh herbs, perfect as an appetizer or light bite.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 8 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 0.25 medium cucumber, cut into matchsticks
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained
  • 0.5 lemon sliced thin

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on a work surface.
  • Arrange the slices of salmon in an overlapping fashion to create a rectangle about 6 inches wide by 12 inches long, with one of the longest sides facing you.
  • Gently spread the cream cheese over the salmon. Lay the cucumber along one side of the rectangle about 1/2 inch from the edge.
  • Using the plastic wrap to guide you, roll the salmon up tightly around the cucumber sticks. Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into 1/2-inch thick slices.
  • Sprinkle with red onion and capers, then serve with lemon slices.

Notes

Perfect for elegant parties or a quick appetizer.