Smoked salmon asparagus cucumber sandwiches
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Prep Time
15 Minutes
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Cook Time
2 Minutes
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Yield
4
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Difficulty Level
Easy, Quick
Ingredients
- 8 thin slices brown bread (we used low carb bread with loads of nuts and seeds)
- 1 x 95g can Safcol Premium Smoked Salmon, drained
- 5 spears asparagus, woody ends trimmed
- ½ Lebanese cucumber, finely diced
- 2 spring onions, out leaves removed finely sliced
- 4 tablespoons low fat spreadable cream cheese
- sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pan of water to a fast boil and add the asparagus. Cook for 1-2 minutes only or until they turn bright green. Remove from the pan and plunge into cold water. (They should be only just cooked)
- Add the cucumber to a small bowl and very lightly salt it, allow to sit for a couple of minutes.
- Using a medium bowl add the cream cheese and stir till smooth, season with pepper.
- Drain and dry the asparagus using kitchen paper. Cut in1cm slices, add to the cream cheese.
- Drain off any water that comes out of the salted cucumber and dry it as much as you can, add to the cream cheese.
- Fold the asparagus, cucumber and drained salmon into the cream cheese and check the seasoning.
- Lay out 4 slices of the bread and spread the mixture thickly on each slice. Top with the remaining bread slices and cut into triangles. (You can remove the crusts if it’s for a special occasion) serve immediately or cover, chill and serve within 2 hours.
| Servings: | 4 |
| Ready in: | 17 Minutes |
| Course: | Lunch, Dinner, Snack |
| Recipe Type: | Sandwiches & Wraps |
| Ingredient: | Salmon |
Smoked salmon asparagus cucumber sandwiches
Want ‘luxury’ for less? These very special smoked salmon asparagus cucumber sandwiches or points are perfect for high tea or a casual lunch and make a great affordable way to entertain. You can use any bread you like for these sandwiches, but dark whole grain bread is delicious with the special salmon filling.
Salmon has a higher level of omega 3 fat than most fish species.
Ashleigh Feltham (MNutrDiet)
Who says sandwiches are boring? This recipe certainly will prove that theory incorrect. Brown bread, specifically whole grain brown bread is a smart choice. Whole grain varieties contain more fibre for fullness and to support optimal gut health. Whole grain also provides the complete nutritional value a grain can provide including B vitamins for energy, iron to allow oxygen to be transported around your body properly and zinc for optimal immune health.
The star protein source is undoubtedly the Safcol salmon. The protein gives your body an additional fulness factor on top of the fibre. Also, salmon has a higher level of omega 3 fat, than most fish species. This essential fat helps your brain, eyes and heart function at their best. On top of these impressive benefits salmon also gives your body iron, zinc, B12 for normal central nervous system function and selenium and iodine for optimal thyroid health.
Asparagus is a highly underrated vegetable being a great source of folate. This is needed to make and create your DNA. The Lebanese cucumber will help your blood pressure stay at healthy levels as a source of potassium. While the onions will help the role of zinc in optimizing your immune function with its antioxidant quercetin.
Cream cheese adds delicious flavour and texture but also more protein as well as calcium needed for strong bones and teeth. Cream cheese is also a good source of iodine, selenium and B12. The vitamin D found in the Safcol salmon will help the calcium to be absorbed properly by your body. So, this is a perfect food combination. This is undoubtedly a sandwich to enjoy on your next lunch break.
