Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon and Dill Cream: An Easy Appetizer

Name: Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon and Dill Cream: An Easy Appetizer
Total time: 45 mins
Ingredients: 24 slices cucmber, each about 3/4-inch thick; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 0.5 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 2-inch strips; 24 small fresh dill sprigs

These smoked salmon cucumber bites feature crisp cucumber slices topped with a flavorful herby cream cheese, delicate smoked salmon, fresh dill, and a touch of lemon for brightness.

Total time45 mins
Prep time30 mins
Yield24 pieces, 12

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Ingredients

24 slices cucmber, each about 3/4-inch thick
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon lemon zest
0.5 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 2-inch strips
24 small fresh dill sprigs

Instructions

Create a small well in each cucumber slice using a melon baller, scooping out a shallow depression. Place the cucumber slices, hollow-side down, on paper towels to drain excess moisture for 15 minutes.
In a bowl, thoroughly combine the cream cheese, finely chopped dill, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of pepper until smooth and well-blended.
Carefully spoon approximately 1/2 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture into each prepared cucumber cup. Garnish each bite with a strip of smoked salmon and a small sprig of fresh dill.

Nutrition

Calories: 49 kcal
Fat Content: 4 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 103 mg
Protein Content: 3 g
Cholesterol Content: 13 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 2 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g