Description
Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites are a refreshing and elegant appetizer that combines the crispness of cucumber with the rich flavors of smoked salmon and cream cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber
- 8 ounces smoked salmon, sliced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon capers, drained and chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh dill sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into 1/2-inch thick rounds. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon juice, capers, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well blended.
- Spread a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice.
- Top each slice with a piece of smoked salmon, folding it if necessary to fit.
- Garnish each bite with a small sprig of fresh dill.
- Arrange the cucumber bites on a serving platter and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving for a chilled option.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the cream cheese mixture.
- Substitute the smoked salmon with cooked shrimp or diced avocado for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg