Lemon-Herb Salmon Toasts

Name: Lemon-Herb Salmon Toasts
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 4 green onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed; 3/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 24 slices snack rye bread; 8 ounces smoked salmon or lox; Optional toppings: grated lemon zest, coarsely ground pepper and fresh dill sprigs

Quick, light and tasty, my salmon toasts make irresistible finger food. —Christie Wells, Lake Villa, Illinois

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
4 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
24 slices snack rye bread
8 ounces smoked salmon or lox
Optional toppings: grated lemon zest, coarsely ground pepper and fresh dill sprigs

Directions

Preheat broiler. In a small bowl, beat the first eight ingredients. Place bread slices on baking sheets. Broil 4-5 in. from heat 1-2 minutes on each side or until lightly toasted. Spread with cream cheese mixture; top with lox. Serve with toppings if desired.

Originally published as Smoked Salmon with lemon and herb cream cheese on rye bread in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2017