Smoked Salmon And Cucumber Sandwiches

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter - (1/4 stick) room temperature
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
• 3/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 thin slices Danish pumpernickel bread
• 12 thin slices English hothouse cucumber
• 3 ounces sliced smoked salmon or lox
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• Fresh dill sprigs, for serving

Preparation

Step 1

Mix first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using.)

Spread bread with butter mixture. Cover with cucumber slices, then salmon. Sprinkle with pepper. Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles. Top each with dill sprig and serve.

This recipe yields 2 servings.