Description
Fresh and elegant Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon, and dill. Perfect for parties, brunch, or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
1 large cucumber, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 ounces smoked salmon, sliced into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional: capers or chives for garnish
Instructions
1. Wash and slice cucumber into 1/4-inch rounds. Pat dry to remove excess moisture.
2. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon juice, black pepper, and half of the chopped dill. Stir until smooth.
3. Spread cream cheese mixture on each cucumber slice. Top with a piece of smoked salmon.
4. Sprinkle remaining dill over the bites. Add optional capers or chives for extra flavor.
5. Arrange bites on a platter and serve immediately, or chill 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Do not freeze. Assemble just before serving to maintain cucumber crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Assemble
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg