Mary's Amazing Salmon and Pesto Spread

Mary is not only a terrific writer, she's a great cook. She passed this yummy recipe along and I cannot WAIT to try it. Maybe she'll come over and we'll eat too much of this and get our cocktail on :)

Salmon and Pesto Spread

1 7 ½ ounce can red salmon, drained, flaked, skin and bones removed
½ 8-ounce package cream cheese softened
2 Teaspoons snipped fresh dill (or ½ tsp dried dill weed)
¼ Cup refrigerated pesto (I bought @ Publix and used closer to ¾ cup)
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
¼ Cup margarine or butter softened
2 Tablespoons snipped chives
¼ Teaspoon coarse ground pepper
Fresh dill or chives (optional)
Crackers or bread

1. Line bottom and sides of loaf pan with plastic wrap (or can use a mold, etc.)
2. In mixing bowel stir together salmon & 4 ounces cream cheese and dill. Spread evenly in bottom of prepared pan. Chill for 10 minute and spread pesto over salmon mixture. In same bowl stir together 8 ounces cream cheese, margarine, 2 tablespoons of chives, and pepper. Drop by spoonfuls over pesto and spread over pesto. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours.
3. To serve, invert pan onto serving platter, remove plastic wrap. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. If desired, garnish with additional fresh dill or chives. Serve with assorted crackers or bread.