Smoked Salmon Spread
Makes about 1.5 cups - Serves 4-6 as an appetizer
About 6 oz. smoked salmon, chopped and mashed with a spoon or fork
2 shallots, minced
1 T capers, minced
3-4 fresh chives (about 1 T total), minced
1 tsp fresh dill, minced
1-2 T mayonnaise, to taste
Juice of 1/2 lemon, to taste
Splash of hazelnut or argan oil
Fresh ground green or black pepper and sea salt or Kosher salt to taste
Mix all ingredients together. Balance flavors with salt, pepper and lemon as needed. Spread on toasted baguette slices, or crackers, or scoop onto a salad of mixed greens, chopped egg and a lemon vinaigrette.
