Cucumber Slices with Smoked Salmon and Dill Cream

Hands-On Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: Serves 12

2 medium cucumbers

3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

8 ounces Neufchâtel cheese at room temperature

1/2 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 ounces smoked salmon

1. Cut the cumbers into slices about 1/4" thick. Place the slices on paper towels to drain while you prepare the dill cream.

2. Combine the dill, Neufchâtel cheese, lemon juice, and pepper in a food processor; blend until smooth.

3. Fit a pastry bag with the tip of your choice and spoon the dill cream into the bag. Pipe 1 teaspoon of the dill cream atop each cucumber slice.

4. Top the cream cheese with the salmon. Serve immediately.

Per Serving: Calories: 66 | Fat: 5 g | Saturated fat: 2.5 g | Cholesterol: 16 mg | Sodium: 208 mg | Total carbohydrates: 3 g | Dietary fiber: 0.4 g | Sugars: 2 g | Protein: 4 g