Salmon Appetizer - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (16 oz.) can salmon
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese (at room temperature)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. grated onion
dash of salt
1/4 tsp. liquid smoke (optional)
1/3 c. finely chopped pecans
4 Tbsp. chopped parsley, chopped green onions or sliced green pepper (optional)
crackers
sliced tomatoes (optional)

Preparation

Drain salmon and remove bones.
Combine with the cream cheese, mashing together with a fork until blended.
Stir in lemon juice, onion, salt and liquid smoke, if used; mix well.
Add pecans and 1 tablespoon of the parsley until well combined.
Transfer to serving dish.
Chill to blend flavors.
Sprinkle with the parsley or sliced green onions before serving, or shape into a 2-inch high loaf. Wrap tightly with foil and place in freezer up to 24 hours.