Description
Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites Recipe. This delightful treat is perfect for gatherings, parties, or even a cozy night in. The combination of fresh cucumber, creamy cheese, and savory smoked salmon creates a burst of flavors that dance on your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cucumber, cut into 1/2 inch slices (approximately 16 slices)
- 4 oz smoked salmon, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 spring onion, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers by washing them and slicing them into 1/2 inch thick rounds.
- In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, minced spring onion, chopped chives, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix until smooth.
- Spread a generous dollop of the cream cheese mixture on each cucumber slice and top with a piece of smoked salmon.
- Garnish with cracked black pepper and chopped chives, and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Chill the assembled bites for 15-30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Keep cucumber slices and cream cheese mixture separate if preparing ahead of time.
- Presentation matters; arrange bites on a beautiful platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg