Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites Recipe Card
Elegant and easy appetizers featuring crisp cucumber, herbed cream cheese, and premium smoked salmon.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons capers
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chives (optional)
Instructions
- Slice cucumber into 1/4-inch rounds.
- Mix cream cheese with dill, lemon juice, zest, and shallot until smooth.
- Top each cucumber slice with a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture.
- Add a small piece of smoked salmon to each
- Garnish with capers, black pepper, and optional chives.
- Arrange on a serving platter.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and assemble close to serving time.