Cucumber, Carrot and Smoked Salmon Crudités

2 ounces salmon lox,
   finely chopped
1/2 package
   (8-ounce size)
   cream cheese,
   softened
3/4 teaspoon chopped
   fresh or 1/4 teaspoon
  dried dill weed

  1 large cucumber, cut into
   1/4-inch slices (12 slices)
1 large carrot, cut into
   1/4-inch slices (12 slices)
Crackers, if desired
Dill weed sprigs, if desired

PREP: 15 min      Makes 24 appetizers

1. Mix lox, cream cheese and chopped dill weed.

2. Place lox mixture in decorating bag fitted with large star tip; pipe or spoon 1 heaping teaspoonful onto each cucumber and carrot slice or cracker.

3. Garnish each with dill weed sprig.

1 Appetizer: Calories 30 (Calories from Fat 20); Fat 2g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 35mg; Carbohydrate 1g (Dietary Fiber 0g); Protein 1g
%Daily Value: Vitamin A 12%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 0%; Iron 0%
Diet Exchanges: 1/2 Fat


Special Touch
Serve these appetizers on a lovely crystal plate or on a mirror.

How To
Score cucumber lengthwise with the tines of a fork before cutting into slices for a two-toned edge.