Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites Recipe
These Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites are elegant and flavorful appetizers that are perfect for any gathering. Crisp cucumber rounds topped with a creamy blend of smoked salmon, cream cheese, and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 20 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 large English cucumber, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into bite-sized strips
- Capers for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cream Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Assembly: Pipe a dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice. Top with a strip of smoked salmon. Garnish with dill and capers if desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in horseradish or Dijon mustard to the cream cheese mixture.
- Best assembled just before serving to maintain cucumber crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 115 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
