Smoked Salmon and Wasabi Tea Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 8 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
• 1-2 tablespoon wasabi powder
• 2 teaspoons water
• 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, room temperature (or regular cream cheese)
• 12 slices whole wheat bread (very thin slices)
• lemon juice, to taste
• black pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (or fresh chives)

Directions

1. 1

   Mix wasabi powder and 2 teaspoons water in medium bowl to form paste.

2. 2

   Add cream cheese; using electric mixer, beat until well combined.

3. 3

   Place all bread slices on work surface. Trim crusts.

4. 4

   Spread each with wasabi cream cheese, dividing equally.

5. 5

   Top 6 bread slices with smoked salmon, dividing equally.

6. 6

   Sprinkle lemon juice and black pepper, then cilantro or chives over salmon.

7. 7

   Top with remaining bread slices, cheese side down.

8. 8

   Note: Can be made two hours ahead. Wrap sandwiches individually in paper towels and refrigerate.

9. 9

   Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles.

10. 10

    Transfer to platter cut side up.