Cucumber Slices With Smoked Salmon and Avocado Cream

A simple elegant appetizer , written as is from my local paper. I plan to use this soon and did not want to forget about it or lose it, so it is being posted for safe keeping.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 18

Ingredients

• 1  medium cucumber
• 2 -3  ounces  of thinly sliced smoked salmon
• 2  teaspoons fresh lemon juice
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄2  ripe avocado, peeled pitted and coarsely chopped
• 3  tablespoons sour cream
•  cayenne pepper
• 3  tablespoons  chopped green onions, including green stems

Directions

1. Cut 18 rounds from cucumber (about 1/4 inch thick) and save any leftover for another use. Top each round with a thin slice of salmon cut to fit. Drizzle a little lemon juice over the salmon, then season with salt and pepper.
2. Place avocado, sour cream, 1 teaspoon pf lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a food processor and process until smooth and blended.
3. Garnish each cucumber slice with a dollop of avocado cream and sprinkle with green onions.