London - Arabstoday
Want to save a bunch of calories but keep the blast of flavour that make canapés so conveniently more-ish? Swap carb-heavy bread for crispy cucumber; you get the same crunch with 75 percent fewer calories. This finger-food takes less than ten minutes to assemble and each has only 20 calories (and we all know how well salmon pairs with a flute of bubbly). The refreshing pop of green paired with pink salmon and creamy horseradish make these a visually appealing appetizer to begin with, but wait until you pop it in your mouth and feel your taste buds explode with spicy peaks and a cool cucumber finish. If the impending New Year has reminded you that life is too short to roast or bake the salmon, simply buy a package of freshly smoked fish from the grocery store. Nutritional information per bite: Calories: 21.5 Fat: 1.2 grams Carbohydrates: 1 gram Fiber: 0 grams Protein: 1 gram Weight Watchers Points: 0 Recipe yields about 28 Ingredients: 1 medium cucumber 5 - 6 ounces smoked salmon, flaked 4 ounces creamy horseradish sauce Chopped chives for garnish Directions: 1 - Peel the cucumber and then slice into 28 slices. 2 - To assemble, top each cucumber with salmon and a dab of horseradish sauce. Garnish with fresh chives.