CUCUMBER SLICES WITH SALMON MOUSSE

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This is one of the simplest make ahead appetizers so easy to make, you can add any filling of your choice to top the cucumber slices, the salmon mousse is very tasty and elegant.

Provided by Mooseybear

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon whipping cream
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 shallot, chopped finely
3/4 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped
kosher salt
black pepper
2 ounces smoked salmon, shredded and minced
English cucumber
kosher salt, for the cucumber rounds
diced red peppers or tomatoes

Steps:

  • Score the cucumber skins lengthwise with the tines of a fork; slice them cross-wise 1/2-inch thick, scoop out a small amount making a hole in the centers with a melon baller; sprinkle the cucumber rounds with a small amount of salt; set aside.
  • In a mini processor or mixer combine the whipping cream and cream cheese, add the lime juice, shallot, dill, salt and pepper to taste. Fold in the smoked salmon.
  • Just before serving place a mound of mousse in each cucumber round, garnish with dill weed and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.8, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 165.6, Carbohydrate 1.6, Sugar 0.5, Protein 3.8

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