Lowcarbezine! reader Pat Moriarty says, “This is my all-time favorite!”

Yield: 6 servings, each with 4 grams of carbohydrates and 1 gram of fiber, for a total of 3 grams of usable carbs and 7 grams of protein.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 dash red pepper sauce
• 4 ounces smoked salmon, gently shredded
• 1 ripe avocado, mashed

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and heavy cream together until smooth and creamy.
2. Stir in the onion, lemon juice, and red pepper sauce.
3. Gently fold in the smoked salmon and mashed avocado, being careful not to over-mix.
4. Serve with cucumber, celery, your choice of low-carb crackers, or pork rinds.