Smoked salmon spilt Qukes® baby cucumbers

Ingredients

• 2 x 250g Qukes^® baby cucumbers
• 3 Shallots, finely chopped
• 125g spreadable cream cheese, chopped
• 125g (½ cup) smooth ricotta
• 1 small lemon, rind finely grated, juiced
• 2 tsp horseradish cream
• 200g smoked salmon slices, finely chopped
• 2 tbs small capers, drained
• 2 tbs flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

Method

1. Using a small sharp knife cut each Quke® lengthways leaving them still attached at the base.
2. Combine the cream cheese, ricotta and lemon rind, 1 tablespoon of juice, horseradish and salt and pepper in a bowl, mix well. Stir in half the chopped salmon. Add the capers, parsley and green shallots.
3. Spoon 2 teaspoons of smoked salmon mixture into each Qukes®. Top each with a little of the remaining chopped smoked salmon. Season. Serve topped with micro herbs.