Smoked Salmon Quesadillas with Cucumber Salsa Recipe

Salsa

  • 1 Cup cubed seeded cucumber
  • 1/2 Cup cubed peeled avocado
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 Teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 Teaspoons mild green hot sauce

Quesadillas

  • 1 Cup shredded regular or hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 Ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 Cup Alaska Smokehouse Natural Smoked Salmon
  • 4 (10-12 inch) Flour tortillas (to reduce carbs use Atkins brand)
  • Non-stick vegetable spray
  • 1/2 Cup sour cream
  • Total of only 4.5 carbs per quesadilla!

Procedure:

  1. In a small bowl mix together all the salsa ingredients; set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl mix together the hot pepper cheese, cream cheese and Alaska Smokehouse Smoked Salmon.
  3. Lay two tortillas on a work surface and spread each equally with the smoked salmon mixture.
  4. Top each with the remaining 2 tortillas.
  5. Spray a large non-stick skillet with the vegetable spray.
  6. Working in batches, grill each side of the tortilla over medium heat until golden: about 3 minutes per side.
  7. Cut in wedges and top with a dollop of the sour cream and salsa.

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