Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
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Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
Description
The recipe layers flavors by spreading a whipped cream cheese mixture, including lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped chives, salt, and pepper on cucumber rounds. Using English cucumbers sliced into uniform rounds ensures a crisp, sturdy base for the toppings without excess moisture.
Pieces of smoked salmon placed atop each cucumber slice add a savory, smoky element that pairs well with the creamy, bright cheese spread. Garnishing with additional chives and seasoning enhances the overall flavor. The bites are assembled shortly before serving to prevent sogginess and preserve freshness.
This appetizer offers a light, flavorful option suitable for gatherings or as a simple snack. Its refreshing textures and balanced flavors come from combining cool cucumber, rich cream cheese, and smoky salmon in small, manageable bites.
Storing leftovers covered in the refrigerator for a couple of days helps maintain quality. For best texture, assemble just before serving.
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3 Tablespoon chives divided, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt each
- ½ teaspoon black pepper each
- 1 English cucumber sliced in 1/2" rounds, large
- 8 oz smoked salmon cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 garlic finely chopped, clove
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese, lemon juice, chopped garlic, 1 Tbsp chopped chives, salt, and pepper.
- Spread some whipped cream cheese on top of each cucumber slice, and top each cucumber bite with a salmon piece. Garnish with chopped chives, salt, pepper.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated covered with a plastic foil for a couple of days.
Notes
- Select English or Persian cucumbers with thin skin for a crisp bite and fewer seeds.
- Slice cucumbers uniformly about ¼-inch thick to support toppings without overwhelming.
- Pat smoked salmon dry before assembling to avoid excess moisture affecting texture.
- Add garnishes like dill, capers, or lemon zest just before serving to keep them fresh and vibrant.
- Prepare and assemble as close to serving time as possible to prevent cucumber slices from becoming soggy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 32Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 22 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 22kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 76IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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