Tasty hor d'oeuvres for the holidays.

Here is an excellent recipe for entertaining guests on the holidays. It is all natural and all good for you. Enjoy!

RL


Smoked Salmon with Herbed Yogurt in Cucumber Cups*

1 Cup plain Greek yogurt
1 14-16” seedless cucumber
3 scallions, minced
1/3 cup minced fresh dill (Reserve some sprigs for garnish.
¼ pound thinly sliced smoked salmon

1. Dut cucumbers into 16 ¾ pieces and scoop out centers with melon baller or the tip of a spoon. Sprinkle with a little salt and drain upside-down on paper towels for 10 minutes.
2. In bowl, mix yogurt, scallions, dill and salt and pepper to taste. Pat cucumber pieces dry and divide yogurt mixture among them.
3. Cut salmon into 8 6 ½” strips. Halve the strips diagonally, and roll them up, beginning with the pointed ends and turning the edges slightly to form a rose shape.
4. Arrange the salmon roses and the dill springs decoratively on top of the yogurt-filled cups.


*Courtesy of Doug Kaufmann knowthecause.com