The salmon mixture can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Slice the cucumber into rounds and assemble just before serving.
ingredients
makes about 40
1 cup cream cheese or neufchatel
7 ounce can red or pink salmon, drained
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 - 2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh lemon thyme
4 Lebanese cucumbers, thickly sliced
sprigs of fresh dill or thinly shredded chilli or red capsicum, to decorate
method
1. Beat the cream cheese in a small bowl with electric beaters until soft and creamy.
2. Add the salmon, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, cilantro, chives, lemon thyme, and salt and pepper.
3. Beat for 1 minute, or until combined. Place a teaspoon of the cheese mixture on each cucumber round and decorate.
