Ingredients

  • 8 oz package cream cheese
  • 5 tablespoons prepared basil pesto, divided and excess oil drained off
  • 2 teaspoons roasted garlic puree, divided
  • juice of one lemon, divided
  • 2 dashes hot sauce
  • 1 pound thinly sliced smoked salmon
  • 3 tablespoons pistachios
  • 8 oz artichoke hearts marinated in olive oil, undrained
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • Garnish: lemon slices and additional parsley sprigs

Method

  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Philadelphia cream cheese, 2 tablespoons basil pesto, 1 teaspoon roasted garlic puree, juice of 1/2 lemon, and hot sauce until smooth.
  • Spread the 3/4 - 1 teaspoon pesto cheese mixture over each salmon slice. Roll slices around the pesto cheese (jellyroll fashion) and place each on a serving platter.
  • In a food processor, puree the remaining 3 tablespoons basil pesto, 1 teaspoon roasted garlic puree, juice of 1/2 lemon, pistachios, and artichoke hearts with olive oil marinade, and parsley.
  • Spoon Artichoke Pistachio Sauce over the Pesto Cheese Smoked Salmon. Garnish with additional parsley and lemon slices.