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Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites

Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites for Effortless Entertaining

Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites are delicious no-cook appetizers that impress your guests effortlessly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 2 cups Cucumber Sliced into thick rounds
  • 8 ounces Smoked Salmon Can substitute with cooked shrimp or imitation crab
For the Cream Cheese Mixture
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Spring Onion Minced, can substitute with chives or shallot
  • 2 tablespoons Chives Chopped, can substitute with parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh is preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Skip if unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked is best

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, spring onion, chives, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
  2. Slice the Cucumbers: Slice cucumber into thick rounds, about half an inch thick. Arrange them on a serving platter.
  3. Assemble the Bites: Spread a generous dollop of cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice.
  4. Add the Smoked Salmon: Top each cucumber slice with a piece of smoked salmon, allowing cucumber edges to peek out.
  5. Final Touches: Garnish with extra black pepper and chopped chives.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately, either chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites are perfect for a healthy, no-cook appetizer option that can be prepared ahead of time. Store in the fridge for up to 3 hours before serving.

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