SALMON PATE

1 sm. onion, minced
1 (1 lb.) can red salmon, skinned & boned
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese (low-fat is fine), softened
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. horseradish
2 tsp. dried dill
1/4 c. parsley leaves, firmly packed (1/8 c. minced)
1/4 tsp. liquid smoke
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Dash of Tabasco
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: Scallions, sliced; black olives, sliced; mushrooms, sauteed, chopped

Prepare in food processor. Mince onions, add remaining ingredients and mix until smooth. Stir in scallions, black olives or mushrooms if desired. Refrigerate several hours. Serve on toast, crackers, pita bread or sliced raw vegetables. (Can be prepared with an electric mixer.)