Wow your guests with smoked salmon canapés

Party fare doesn't have to be a minefield of fatty foods and fast-acting carbs. These elegant hors d'oeuvres offer a delectable bite of healthy smoked salmon that your guests are sure to love.

This recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare, 15 to bake, and serves 12. You'll need the following:

• 24 slices cocktail rye bread
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) brewed black tea or vodka
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil
• 10 ml (2 tsp) Dijon mustard
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 250 g (8 oz) sliced smoked salmon, finely chopped
• 35 g (1/4 cup) finely diced red onion
• 45 ml (3 tbsp) chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) drained capers, rinsed and coarsely chopped

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F). Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray and arrange the cocktail rye bread slices in a single layer on the baking sheet. Spray the tops of the slices lightly with nonstick spray. Bake the slices just until crisp (12 to 15 minutes).
2. Whisk the lemon juice, tea (or vodka), oil, mustard, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the smoked salmon, onion, dill, and capers. Toss to mix well.
3. Shortly before serving, mound about one tablespoon of topping on each slice of toast and garnish each with a dill sprig. One serving is two canapés.
4. The topping can be kept covered in the fridge for up to eight hours. Store the toasts in an airtight container at room temperature.

Each serving contains the following nutrients:

• 84 Calories
• 5 g Protein
• 9 g Carbohydrates (1 g fibre)
• 3 g Total fat
• 0 g Saturated fat
• 4 mg Cholesterol
• 311 mg Sodium.

This recipe is easy to prepare and is sure to whet the appetite of your guests. Feel free to adjust the recipe to make more servings or to accommodate different numbers of guests. Just don't make too much: this appetizer is so delicious that people might fill up on it!