~ Smoked Salmon, Greek Yogurt, Lemon, Dill, Chives, Whole Grain Bread ~
Party food can be healthy, too. In fact, during the festive season, it’s important to have a few healthy recipes up our sleeves that are fancy enough to be invited to the holiday table while balancing the season’s excess. Smoked Salmon Tartare is a perfect multi-tasking appetizer: It has fresh, bold flavors, is rich in protein, B vitamins, and calcium and is low-fat to boot. It may be dressed up and served on brioche toasts, or kept more casual, presented on baguette slices, or, in this case, whole grain pumpernickel bread. Garnish it with fresh herbs and lemon, and don’t forget to pass the champagne – it’s the party season, after all.
Smoked Salmon Tartare
For best results, finely chop the salmon, onion and chives in similar minced size. I prefer to do this by hand with a knife, rather than use a food processor, which will often create a paste.
8 ounces smoked salmon, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped dill
1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
Whole wheat or pumpernickel rounds
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Finely dice the smoked salmon. Transfer to a bowl. Fold in the onion, yogurt and lemon juice. Add the dill and chives and gently combine. Mound spoonfuls of the salmon on pumpernickel or whole wheat rounds. Sprinkle with sea salt (to taste) and freshly ground black pepper. Serve garnished with lemon segments.
This is something that would be perfect for my Christmas party…I’m sure it would go fast.
Time and time again, I see how happy I would be eating your cooking. This is yet another such recipe. I love salmon prepared this way.
What a great idea.. I’ve always served it the traditional way, this would be such a nice change and presentation! xx
Perfect for the holidays! The color of the salmon paired with fresh dill is very festive indeed! Appetizers and snacks with a touch of protein are always welcome during the season of over indulgence, a great post!
Oh, I love smoked salmon tartare! Yesterday I had some, probably need some more this week!
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