Step by Step: Salmon Spread

This creamy salmon spread is a perfect holiday appetizer or elegant finger food for any gathering. Rich, tangy, and infused with fresh dill and a hint of horseradish, it pairs beautifully with toasted whole-grain bread for a sophisticated bite.

Ingredients:

• 3.5 oz full-fat cream cheese
• 3.5 oz sour cream
• Zest of 1/2 lemon
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp prepared horseradish
• 7 oz cold smoked salmon
• 0.7 oz fresh dill, chopped
• Whole-grain black bread, for serving

Steps:

1. Zest half a lemon and squeeze in the juice. Tip: Use a small glass to cut neat bite-sized rounds from the bread for festive presentation.
2. Finely chop the dill and smoked salmon.
3. In a bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream. Add lemon juice, zest, and horseradish. Mix well.
4. Fold in the chopped dill and smoked salmon.
5. Spread the mixture onto pre-toasted bread slices.
6. Finish with freshly ground black pepper and garnish with dill sprigs.