Zucchini Salmon Roll with Cashew Dill Cream

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These make great healthy appetizers that are easy to make and are a great to make ahead. You can cook the Zucchinis and make the sauce the day before on the day of the party just roll them and serve.

Ingredients:

3 Zucchini sliced in long 1/4 inch strips

8 oz of Nova smoked salmon

Sauce ingredients

6 sprigs of Dill

1 cup of raw cashews (soaked)

3/4 cups of water or broth

1 garlic clove

3 sprigs of dill, (remove thicker stems)

1/2 teaspoon of salt

pinch of sugar like a 1/2 teaspoon

Preheat the oven to 400 F

Slice the Zucchini in half long wise in about 1/4 inch just like picture. Place in a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and and season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.

Bake for about 15-20 min until golden brown

For the sauce:

Place cashews in a bowl, cover with water or veggie broth and soak at least 2 hours to overnight (keep refrigerated).

In a bowl of a small food processor or blender add the cashews with the water or broth, garlic, dill and salt. Blend until very smooth and set aside.

To assemble:

Place the Zucchini flat and lightly spread the cashew dill sauce add the salmon a sprig of dill and roll away. Secure with tooth pic and serve!