Ingredients

  • 8 oz. thinly sliced smoked salmon
  • 2/3 c. whipped cream cheese (4 oz.)
  • 2 T. chopped fresh dill
  • 2 T. chopped drained capers
  • 2 T. finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 t. fresh lemon juice
  • 1-1 lb. loaf sliced cocktail pumpernickel
  • fresh dill sprigs (optional)
  • drained whole capers (optional)

Method

  • Arrange half of salmon slices in single layer on large sheet of plastic wrap, overlapping salmon to form 9x7 inch rectangle. Mix cream cheese and next 4 ingred. in small bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Spread half of cream cheese mixture over salmon, leaving 1/4 inch border. Starting at 1 long side and using plastic wrap as aid, roll up salmon roll; twist ends to seal. Repeat with remaining salmon and filling. Chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 450 F. Cut out 2 inch round from each pumpernickel slice. Place rounds on baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Cool.
  • To facilitate slicing salmon rolls, freeze 1 hour. Using serrated knife, cut salmon rolls into 1/2 inch thick rounds. place salmon round on each bread round. Garnish with dill sprigs and whole capers, if desired.