SALMON CANAPES

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This appealing appetizer, with its delicate smoked salmon taste and dash of holiday color, is simply irresistible!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup spread.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 can (7-1/2 ounces) red salmon, drained, skin and bones removed
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons minced green onions with tops
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
Snack rye bread, toast or crackers
Fresh dill or parsley sprigs and/or sliced pimientos

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the salmon, celery and onions. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, pepper and Liquid Smoke if desired. Pour over salmon mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. , Just before serving, place cucumber slices on bread or crackers and top with salmon mixture. Garnish with dill, parsley and/or pimientos.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 247mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.