Ingredients:
Ingredients for 4 servings
2, 6 oz cans of Alaska salmon, boneless, skinless and drained
8 oz neufchâtel cheese
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Toppings:
1/8 cup minced chives
1/3 cup diced pre-cooked, pre-peeled beets (find them in the produce department refrigerator)
Quick pickled cucumber* see below
Smoked sea salt
Rye bread toasts (or choose a gluten-free alternative)
Quick pickles:
2 small English cucumbers
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon sugar
Directions:
Add salmon, neufchâtel cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper to a food processor. Pulse until smooth and fully combined (you don’t want any streaks of neufchâtel cheese). Refrigerate.
To make quick pickles, microwave or use a small pan on the stovetop to heat vinegar, water, salt and sugar. Slice small English cucumbers in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds, and chop into half moons. Add to the heated vinegar mix, stir and refrigerate at least 10 minutes.
To compile, add spread to a bowl or a plate. Add quick pickles, chives, beets, and smoked salt on top. Serve with rye bread toasts or veggies.