Smoked Salmon Finger Sandwiches

Serves: Makes 24 finger sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain cream cheese, softened at room temperature
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 3 tbsp capers, drained and finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped, or 2 tsp dried dill
• ¼ tsp black pepper, or to taste
• Pinch of salt
• 16 slices pumpernickel or rye bread
• 14 oz high-quality smoked salmon, thinly sliced

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, capers, dill, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
2. Spread the mixture evenly over all bread slices.
3. Layer smoked salmon over half of the bread slices.
4. Top with the remaining slices, cream cheese side down, and press lightly.
5. Trim the crusts if desired and cut into fingers, triangles, or squares.
6. Chill briefly before serving for best presentation.