Plain vodka can be substituted for the pepper-flavored vodka, but season generously with cracked pepper. Serve on crostini with freshly cracked pepper.

Makes about 2 cups

ACTIVE TIME: 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes plus chilling time

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

8 ounces smoked salmon
1 1/2 cups nonfat cottage cheese
3 tablespoons pepper-flavored vodka, such as Absolut Peppar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish

Cut half of the salmon into chunks. Dice the remaining salmon. Place cottage cheese in a fine-mesh sieve and press on it to remove excess moisture. Transfer the cottage cheese to a food processor. Add the salmon chunks, vodka, lemon juice, mustard and horseradish. Process until smooth. Transfer the mixture to bowl and fold in the diced salmon. Refrigerate until chilled.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per 2-tablespoon serving: 41 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 4 mg cholesterol; 1 g carbohydrate; 5 g protein; 0 g fiber; 214 mg sodium; 29 mg potassium.
0 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: Free food

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

it was good

Anonymous

Although time consuming when marinating and smoking the salmon, both the marinade and the spread recipes are very simple. I have gotten rave reviews to everyone I have served the spread to. It also freezes well.

Anonymous, Eden Prairie, MN