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Sesame Cucumber with Horseradish Salmon




Source of Recipe


South Beach Diet Phase 1






List of Ingredients



• 4 seedless cucumbers
  
• 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin
  
• 2 tsp water
  
• 3/4 cup nonfat sour cream
  
• 2 ozs. smoked salmon,chopped
  
• 1 Tbsp jarred horseradish,drained
  
• 1 tsp Tabasco
  
• 1/4 cup fresh dill leaves,chopped fine
  
• 1/4 cup black sesame seeds
  
• 1/4 cup white sesame seeds
  






Instructions



1. Stir gelatin into warm water in a saucepan over low heat until dissolved. Add 14 cup of the sour cream and whisk until smooth. In a food processor,puree the salmon until very smooth,then add to the gelatin mixture along with the horseradish,tabasco,remaining sour cream and salt and white pepper to taste.
   
2. Chill the mousse,covered,for 1 hour or until it stiffens.
   
3. Toast sesame seeds and toss to combine. Peel cucumbers and slice lengthwise into planks 1/4 in. thick, discarding the softest part of the center. Cut planks into squares and sprinkle one side only with sesame seeds. Arrange on platters.
   
4. Scoop about 1-2 tsp of mousse onto each cucumber square,sesame seed side down,and sprinkle with dill leaves. Top with another cucumber square with sesame seed side up. Serve.
   
5. 8 servings