Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball

By cserumga

Per 1 Tbsp: 36 cal, 3g total fat, 11mg chol, 55mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g fiber, 1g protein

Ingredients

• 2 pkg cream cheese, softened (8 oz each)
• 1/3 cup minced red onion
• 3 Tbsp chopped fresh dill
• Chopped zest of 2 lemons
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp capers, drained
• 1 tsp caper brine
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 oz cold-smoked salmon, chopped
• Fresh dill sprigs

Details

Servings 3
Cooking time 15mins

Preparation

Step 1

Line a bown with plastic wrap; set aside

Combine cream cheese, onion, chopped dill, zest, lemon juice, capers, and caper brine in a bowl with a hand mixer until combined; season with salt and pepper.

Fold salmon into cheese mixture, then spoon mixture into prepared bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Chill cheese ball until firm, 2 hours.

Garnish cheese ball with dill sprigs and serve with rye cocktail toasts.