Smoked Salmon Rillettes and Dilled Yogurt

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound smoked salmon, finely chopped
• 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
• 1/4 cup capers, drained and chopped
• 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise, cream cheese, or crème fraÎche
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1/4 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
• 16 slices cocktail pumpernickel bread
• Fresh dill fronds for garnish (optional)

Preparation

1. 1. In a medium bowl, stir together salmon, onion, chives, capers, mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a separate small bowl, stir yogurt, dill, remaining tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Refrigerate mixtures until ready to serve.
2. 2. Spread 1 tablespoon salmon mixture onto each of the pumpernickel squares. Top each with about 1 teaspoon dilled yogurt, and, if using, dill fronds.