Smoked-Salmon Canapes with Chive-Mustard Butter Recipe

These are excellent with beet soup.

8 servings.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 tablespoons light butter substitute (50% less fat and calories) or vegetable oil spread

1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard

3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

8 4×4-inch slices danish pumpernickel bread (a dense, square light-colored bread. available in the refrigerator-deli section of most supermarkets)

6 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon

DIRECTIONS

Mix light butter substitute, Dijon mustard and 1 1/2 tablespoons chives in small bowl. Spread scant 1 teaspoon mixture over each bread slice. Divide smoked salmon among bread slices. Cut each bread slice into 4 equal triangles. Sprinkle salmon on bread with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons chives and ground pepper.

Tags: Butter, Canapes, Chive, Mustard, Salmon, Smoked