Southern Tailgating Treats with a Twist

Directions

Prep the Cucumber

1. Wash and trim ends of cucumber.

2. Using a mandoline or vegetable peeler, slice lengthwise into thin ribbons (about 1/16" thick).
3. Pat dry with a paper towel to reduce moisture.

Wrap with Salmon

1. Cut smoked salmon into strips roughly the same width as the cucumber ribbons.

2. Lay one salmon strip on top of a cucumber ribbon.
3. Roll gently into a spiral, keeping it snug but not too tight.

Assemble the Skewers

1. Thread onto a toothpick/skewer in this order: 1 olive, 1 cucumber-salmon roll, 1 basil leaf (folded if large), a couple of capers skewered at the end

2. Repeat until all skewers are assembled.

Dress & Finish

1. Arrange skewers on a platter.

2. Drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil.
3. Sprinkle lemon zest and a few cracks of black pepper over the top.