Wimbledon is just around the corner – will you be watching?

We will be, and we’ll be enjoying some delicious smoked salmon light bites and snacks while we watch … (of course, there will be strawberries and cream for dessert too!)

If you’d like to join us in some smoked salmon appreciation when the tennis starts on June 23rd then take a look at a few of these delightful recipes:

Cheese and Crackers, With Smoked Salmon and Chives

Cheese and crackers has long been a popular combination here in the UK, as well as further afield. We think adding a little smoked salmon into the equation will make this snack even more delicious.

Simply stack crackers with a cream cheese infused with freshly chopped chives, and top with a small slice of smoked salmon. We think each of these is a little bite of heaven.

Smoked Salmon and Cucumber

For light hors d’oeuvres that are truly refreshing, try these easy, stackable nibbles. You will need:

• 100g smoked salmon
• 125g cream cheese
• ½ a cucumber
• Fresh dill

Slice the cucumber into disks and place on a plate individually, with a piece of dill on each. Spread each slice with a generous amount of cream cheese and top with a small piece of smoked salmon. This recipe should make 10 even-sized stacks and if kept covered can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Smoked Salmon and Watercress Rolls

These fishy rolls look a little more refined, and are sure to impress if you have friends round to watch the tennis. Plus they’re really simple to make.

Ingredients:

• 50g cream cheese
• 25g soured cream
• Lemon juice
• Fresh dill
• 100g smoked salmon
• 75g watercress

Method:

In preparation for making these smoked salmon and watercress rolls, line a large Tupperware box with cling film. In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream, cream cheese and lemon juice until smooth, before adding the dill.

Lay slices of the smoked salmon on a clean, dry surface and divide the creamy mixture between each piece. Make sure to leave a small gap from the edges, otherwise when you roll the salmon the cream will come out of the ends. On top of the cream cheese add the watercress and roll up tightly.

Store the rolls, seam-side down, in a cling filmed Tupperware box on the bottom shelf of your fridge until serving; this will help them hold their shape. When ready to eat, simply place on a plate and dress with a little more watercress. They are meant to be eaten whilst chilled so serve them up to your hungry guests as soon as they settle down to enjoy the tennis.

Do you have any other delicious smoked salmon snacks planned for Wimbledon? We’d love to hear your recipes – especially if you buy salmon online from us here at John Ross Jr. Facebook us some pics of your masterpieces!