Description
Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites are fresh, no-cook appetizers made with crisp cucumber slices, silky smoked salmon, and a tangy cream cheese-herb topping. Light, elegant, and full of flavor, they’re perfect for brunch, parties, or quick snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber (sliced into ½-inch rounds)
- 4 oz smoked salmon (thin slices, cut to fit cucumber rounds)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or chives, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: capers, red onion, lemon zest, everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Slice cucumber into ½-inch thick rounds and pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese with sour cream or Greek yogurt until smooth.
- Stir in lemon juice, dill or chives, salt, and black pepper.
- Pipe or spread a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber round.
- Top each with a piece of smoked salmon, folding gently for height and texture.
- Garnish with extra herbs, capers, or desired toppings before serving.
Notes
- Best served fresh, but can be prepped 1 hour ahead and refrigerated.
- For extra flavor, mix horseradish or Dijon mustard into the cream cheese base.
- Can be made keto- and gluten-free friendly as is.
- For a heartier version, swap cucumber for crackers or toast rounds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
