Ingredients

6 ounces cream cheese 

1 scallion, white and light-green parts, finely chopped 

4 slices black bread 

6 ounces smoked salmon, preferably Scotch, thinly sliced 

1 head endive, leaves separated and washed 

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with a wooden spoon until soft. Stir in scallions. Spread mixture thinly on bread.

Place salmon on 2 slices; top with endive. Cover with remaining slices and press down.

Chill until firm, trim edges of bread to form rectangles, and cut lengthwise into quarters.