Description
Smoked salmon cucumber bites deliver elegant Nordic-inspired appetizers perfect for summer gatherings. Crisp cucumber rounds topped with creamy dill cream cheese and delicate salmon slices create irresistible party-ready morsels you cannot stop enjoying.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 English cucumber, cut into ¼-inch slices
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cold smoked salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces
Creamy Component:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) cream cheese
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, roughly chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash and pat dry fresh cucumber slices to ensure a crisp base for the appetizer.
- Using a flexible spatula, delicately spread a smooth layer of cream cheese across each cucumber round, creating an even surface.
- Carefully place a delicate, thin slice of smoked salmon atop the cream cheese, allowing the salmon to slightly drape over the cucumber’s edges.
- Generously dust the assembled bites with everything bagel seasoning, ensuring an even distribution of the zesty, crunchy topping.
- Delicately garnish each bite with a small sprig of fresh dill, adding a vibrant green accent and herbaceous aroma.
- For optimal flavor and texture, serve the cucumber bites immediately after preparation.
- If not consuming right away, store the prepared bites in a sealed container within the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, understanding that the cucumber may release some moisture over time.
Notes
- Quick and elegant appetizer perfect for parties or casual gatherings.
- Prepare cucumber slices ahead of time to save last-minute prep work.
- Use cold, crisp cucumbers for the best texture and freshness.
- Everything bagel seasoning adds a savory, crunchy twist to the delicate salmon.
- Store carefully to prevent soggy bites; best enjoyed within a few hours of preparation.
- Swap cream cheese with herbed goat cheese for a tangy flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg