A stunning and nutritious appetizer worth all the time and preparation
Did you know fresh salmon makes a delightfully light mousse? Try piping or spooning it onto small radicchio leaves or your base of choice. Prepare the salmon mixture ahead of time, but assemble the appetizer no more than an hour before serving.
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6-ounce skinless salmon fillet
2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup light sour cream
1/4 cup 1% cottage cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped, fresh dill
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 large plum tomato, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons small capers, rinsed
Freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
32 small radicchio leaves (about 4 small heads)
1 bunch fresh chives, chopped
Makes 16 servings (1 serving = 2 leaves)
Calories: 35 (40% calories from fat)
Total fat: 1.5 g
Protein: 3 g
Carbohydrate: 2 g
Dietary fiber: 0 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Sodium: 40 mg
Potassium: 145 mg
—Recipe from The Cleveland Clinic Healthy Heart Lifestyle Guide and Cookbook.
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