Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
Crisp cucumber rounds topped with herbed cream cheese, silky smoked salmon, a caper, and fresh dill — an elegant, no-cook low-carb appetizer ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 medium English cucumber, sliced 1/4-inch thick
- 4 oz smoked salmon, torn into pieces
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tbsp red onion, very finely minced
Instructions
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1
In a small bowl, beat 4 oz softened cream cheese with 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, half the 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper until smooth and spreadable.
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2
Arrange 2 medium sliced 1/4-inch thick English cucumber slices in a single layer on a serving platter. Pat them dry with paper towels.
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3
Spoon or pipe about 1 teaspoon of the herbed cream cheese onto each cucumber round.
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4
Drape a piece of 4 oz torn into pieces smoked salmon over the cream cheese. Top each bite with a 2 tbsp drained capers caper, a sprig of the remaining dill, and a tiny pinch of 2 tbsp very finely minced red onion.
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5
Serve immediately or refrigerate uncovered up to 30 minutes before serving.