Smoked Salmon & Tomato Tartines

Spread cream cheese on each slice of bread. Top with tomatoes. Divide salmon, then shallots, among bread slices. Top with goat cheese and watercress

Total time 20 minutes

Makes 4 main-dish servings

·         ¼ c. red wine vinegar

·         2 tsp. sugar Salt

·         2 shallots, very thinly sliced

·         4 oz. cream cheese, softened

·         4 lg. (about 7 in, wide) or 8 sm. Slices pumpernickel bread, lightly toasted

·         3 plum tomatoes, thinly sliced

·         8 oz. sliced smoked salmon

·         1 oz. goat cheese, crumbled

·         ½ c. watercress, trimmed

1. In small microwave-safe bowl stir together vinegar, sugar, 2 tablespoons water, and pinch of salt. Add shallots, stirring to combine. Microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes or until shallots are crisp-tender. Drain and let cool.
2. Spread cream cheese on each slice of bread. Top with tomatoes. Divide salmon, then shallots, among bread slices. Top with goat cheese and watercress.

Each serving: About 310 calories, 18 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate, 15 g total fat (8 g saturated), 3 g fiber, 48 mg cholesterol, 890 mg sodium.

Smoked salmon & tomato tartines