These are some of our favorite recipes, mostly from Cooking Light, but we tend to edit portions and ingredients
that suit our taste buds (e.g. when a recipe calls for 1 minced garlic clove, we use about 4 :) ).
Other recipes are passed down from family and friends.
Enjoy!

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Smoked Salmon in Cucumber Boats

These are quick and easy, and the filling also makes a yummy dip to serve with crackers or chips!
* Time-saver tip: stuff the cucumber boats with dip first, then slice into bite-size pieces!


Yield: Serves 8 (serving size: 3 pieces)
Total: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
2 English cucumbers, peeled
1/2 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
1/2 cup chopped smoked salmon (about 4 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
 
Preparation:
1. Trim ends off cucumbers. Split each cucumber in half lengthwise. Scoop out center of cucumbers, leaving a 1/4- to 1/2-inch-thick shell. Cut into 24 (1 1/2-inch-long) pieces. Reserve any remaining cucumber for another use.
2. Combine yogurt, salmon, and onion in a food processor; process until almost smooth, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Spoon 2 teaspoons salmon mixture into each cucumber piece.

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 32
Fat: 0.7g
Saturated fat: 0.1g
Monounsaturated fat: 0.3g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1g
Protein: 4.2g
Carbohydrate: 2.1g
Fiber: 0.4g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Iron: 0.2mg
Sodium: 118mg
Calcium: 19mg

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