Perfect Canapés

Char-grilled courgette and smoked salmon – a taste sensation match made in heaven!

Ingredients (Serves 6)

3 medium courgettes, cut into lengthways strips

1tbsp olive oil

150g low-fat soft cheese

1tbsp chopped fresh chives, plus extra to garnish

200g smoked salmon, cut into strips Freshly-ground black pepper

Cherry tomatoes and lemon wedges, to serve

Preheat a char-grill pan or the grill. Brush 12 strips of courgette with the olive oil. Char-grill or grill in batches until tender. Cool completely.

Mix together the soft cheese and chives. Spread along the cooled courgette strips. Top with strips of smoked salmon and season with black pepper. Roll up and spear with cocktail sticks.

Serve with cherry tomatoes and lemon wedges, sprinkled with extra chives.