Chive and Salmon Spread Recipe

Perfect for any time of day, try with bagels, as an open-face sandwich, or with crackers!

This is an ideal way to use leftover salmon. Try it for breakfast on toasted bagels, for lunch as a sandwich (see below), or in the evening as an appetizer with pita bread or crackers.

Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

• ¾ cup flaked cooked salmon
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• ½ to 1 teaspoon bottled horseradish
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 4 to 6 ounces cream cheese
• 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives or garlic chives
• Salt
• Freshly milled black pepper

Method

Place the flaked salmon in a large mixing bowl. Add the lime juice, horseradish, Dijon mustard, and cream cheese. Beat until blended, about 30 seconds. Add 1 tablespoon of the milk and the chives, and mix again. (If you prefer a less dense consistency, add another tablespoon of milk.) Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Variation: Savory Salmon Spread

Add ¼ teaspoon Cajun seasoning and ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce along with the cream cheese. Proceed as above.

Variation: Scandinavian-Style Open-Face Salmon Sandwich

For each serving, toast 1 piece of dense rye or whole wheat bread. Spread first with a thin layer of unsalted butter, and then with the salmon mixture. Top with paper thin slices of sweet onion.