Smoked Salmon Spread

A great smoked salmon cheese ball covered with a colorful blend of parsley, chopped almonds and crushed pretzels. Always a big hit at parties and pot lucks! Note: Cook time is chill time.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 (15 1/2ounce) can pink salmon, drained and flaked
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1  tablespoon red onion, grated
• 1  tablespoon horseradish
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1⁄4 cup  almonds, finely chopped (from a package of sliced almonds)
• 2  tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  pretzel, thins (crushed)

Directions

1. Remove skin and bones from salmon. Combine all ingredients (except nuts, parsley and pretzels) in a bowl. Mix well with a fork. Form into a half round ball. Wrap with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours. Mix nuts, parsley and crushed pretzels together, then put on top of chilled ball, pressing lightly to adhere. Serve with Ritz crackers & enjoy!