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Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon

Delicious Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon in Minutes

Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon: a quick, elegant appetizer that impresses guests with refreshing flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 bites
Course: Appetizer
Calories: 160
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cucumber Base
  • 2 medium cucumbers Choose firm cucumbers for the best texture and flavor.
Topping
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon Adds a rich, smoky flavor.
  • 4 ounces cream cheese Use softened for easy spreading; vegan cream cheese can be substituted.
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill Adds fresh herbal flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest Brightens up the dish.
  • 1 tablespoon capers Briny morsels for added flavor; can omit.
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper Enhances overall taste.

Equipment

  • knife
  • Butter knife or spatula
  • paper towel
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the cucumbers under cold water and slice them into ½-inch thick rounds. Pat them dry to remove excess moisture.
  2. Spread softened cream cheese onto each cucumber round.
  3. Place bite-sized pieces of smoked salmon on top of the cream cheese-covered cucumber rounds.
  4. Sprinkle with fresh dill, lemon zest, drained capers, and black pepper.
  5. Chill the arrangement in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bitesCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Choose firm cucumbers for the best crunch. Allow cream cheese to soften for easy spreading. Customize toppings to your liking.

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