Description
Delightful and refreshing Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites featuring crisp cucumber slices topped with a creamy herb-infused cream cheese and smoky salmon, perfect as a light appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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 Cream Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, finely minced spring onion, fresh chopped chives, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Prepare the Cucumber Slices: Pat dry the cucumber slices with a paper towel to remove excess moisture and lay them out evenly on a plate or tray, ready for assembly.
- Assemble the Bites: Spread a small amount of the cream cheese mixture on each cucumber slice, ensuring an even layer. Top each slice with a small piece of smoked salmon, arranging attractively.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle a little extra freshly cracked black pepper over the assembled bites. Optionally garnish with additional chopped chives and a light drizzle of lemon juice. Serve immediately chilled for best taste and freshness.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese alternative.
- Use fresh, high-quality smoked salmon for the best flavor.
- Chill the cucumber slices and cream cheese mixture before assembling to enhance freshness.
- Adjust lemon juice and zest amounts to suit your preferred level of citrus brightness.
- Serve immediately after assembling to prevent cucumber slices from becoming soggy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
