Ingredients

  • 1 (1 lb) can red salmon (or use half red and pink salmon)
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large green onion, finally chopped
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 -2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste, or use white salt)
  • black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried dill (or to taste)
  • 1 -2 tablespoon fresh finely chopped parsley (or to taste)
  • 2 cups finely chopped walnuts, divided (you might use a bit less!)

Method

  • Drain the salmon and remove any bones, then squeeze out any excess moisture using clean hands; transfer to a large bowl.
  • Mash the salmon slightly with a fork, then add in the softened cream cheese with green onion, liquid smoke, horseradish, lemon juice, seasoned salt, black pepper, dill weed and one tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.
  • Cover and chill the mixture for minimum of 3 hours.
  • Divide the mixture into two and roll each section into a thick log.
  • Roll each log in about 1 cup nuts.
  • Wrap in foil and refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving.