Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites for Effortless Entertaining

A quick and refreshing no-cook appetizer featuring Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites—perfect for entertaining.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings: 12 bites

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 large Cucumber cut into 1/2 inch slices

For the Topping

4 ounces Smoked Salmon or flavored cream cheese
8 ounces Cream Cheese or Greek yogurt for lighter option
2 tablespoons Spring Onion chopped; can substitute with shallots or scallions
2 tablespoons Fresh Chives chopped; can substitute with parsley
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice or lime juice
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest or lime zest
to taste Black Pepper freshly cracked

Equipment

Mixing bowl
Sharp knife
spatula
Serving platter

Method

Directions

In a small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, chopped spring onion, minced fresh chives, lemon juice, lemon zest, and freshly cracked black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Wash the cucumber and slice into ½ inch rounds. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on each cucumber slice.
Top with a piece of smoked salmon, creating an elegant fold for visual interest.
Sprinkle additional cracked black pepper and garnish with extra chives. Optionally, drizzle a little lemon juice on top.
Serve cold on a platter and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2bitesCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cucumber slices are cut evenly and dry to maintain crispiness. Chill ingredients before assembling for best flavor.

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