Smoked Salmon Appetizer

Name: Smoked Salmon Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups.
Ingredients: 12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed; 1/3 cup fat-free sour cream; 4 ounces smoked salmon or lox; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 3 green onions, chopped (white parts only); 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon minced chives; Assorted fresh vegetables or assorted crackers

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min. YIELD: 2 cups.

I often spoon my salmon spread onto endive leaves for an easy and pretty presentation. It’s a healthful addition to any celebration.—Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California

Ingredients

12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
1/3 cup fat-free sour cream
4 ounces smoked salmon or lox
2 tablespoons capers, drained
3 green onions, chopped (white parts only)
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced chives
Assorted fresh vegetables or assorted crackers

Directions

1. Place the first nine ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Chill until serving. Sprinkle with chives; serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

2 tablespoons: 68 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

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