Ingredients

  • 1 (14 3/4 ounce) can pink salmon, drained
  • 1 egg, separated
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 12 saltine crackers, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or 3 tablespoons Miracle Whip
  • 1 teaspoon dill weed
  • 4 -6 slices whole wheat bread or 4 -6 slices white bread, lightly toasted
  • 4 -6 teaspoons margarine or 4 -6 teaspoons butter
  • 4 -6 slices American cheese or 4 -6 slices Velveeta cheese
  • Pam cooking spray

Method

  • For Salmon Spread:
  • In large bowl, add salmon, lemon juice, crackers, mayonnaise or Miracle Whip and dill weed. Mix and then set aside.
  • Beat egg white until fluffy.
  • Fold in to Salmon mixture.
  • Toast bread and spread with margarine or butter.
  • Pile salmon spread on each toast slice.
  • Cut vine ripe tomatoes in slices; add a medium slice on top of salmon.
  • Add a slice of cheese on top.
  • Place all on baking tray.
  • Broil at 450°F for 5 minutes. Cut diagonally or in half and serve as finger food or with knife and fork.
  • For Salmon Patties:
  • Mix salmon, whole egg, not separated, lemon juice, crackers, mayonnaise or Miracle Whip, dill weed. Form into patties.
  • Spray Pam into frying pan, cook on both sides until slightly browned.
  • Put on toast, add tomato slices and cheese and broil at 450°F for five minutes.
  • Note: You may also serve the salmon patties with other vegetables as a main dish.