Salmon Cheese Ball

1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/8 teaspoon dillweed
salt, pepper & garlic powder, to taste

In a mixing bowl with a hand-held electric mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, horseradish, dill, salt, pepper and garlic powder until well blended.

1 (15-1/2 oz.) can salmon

Drain and flake salmon, removing skin and bone. Beat into cheese mixture at low speed until well blended. Chill until firm enough to handle. Shape into ball with wet hands.

3 to 4 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Coat with parsley and walnut mixture. Cover and chill thoroughly; serve with crackers.