Smoked Salmon Canapes With Tarragon Recipe

Ingredients

4 ounces reduced-fat bar cream cheese 

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh tarragon, plus whole leaves for garnish 

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 

Coarse salt and ground pepper 

6 thin slices pumpernickel bread (crusts removed), cut into quarters 

4 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon, torn to fit bread 

Preparation

In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, tarragon, and lemon zest and juice; season mixture with salt and pepper.

Dividing evenly, spread bread with cream cheese mixture (about 1 teaspoon per slice). Top with smoked salmon, and garnish with tarragon leaves.