Description
These Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites are elegant and flavorful appetizers perfect for any gathering. Creamy dill-infused cream cheese spread on crisp cucumber rounds and topped with savory smoked salmon create a delightful bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 large English cucumber, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 4 oz smoked salmon, cut into small strips
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Dill sprigs or capers for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with chopped dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of black pepper until smooth.
- Spread or pipe about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice.
- Top with a folded strip of smoked salmon.
- Garnish with a small sprig of dill or a caper if desired.
- Arrange on a platter and serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use a piping bag with a star tip for a fancier presentation.
- These are perfect for brunches, cocktail parties, or light appetizers.
- For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based cream cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
