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Cucumber Bites with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon

Cucumber Bites with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon

These Cucumber Bites with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon are elegant and delicious appetizers featuring cucumber, cream cheese, dill, and smoked salmon.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Additional Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 49 kcal

Equipment

  • melon baller
  • mixing bowl
  • paper towels

Ingredients
  

Cucumber and Toppings

  • 24 slices cucumber each about ¾-inch thick
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon cut into 2-inch strips
  • 24 sprigs small fresh dill

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Form a cup in each cucumber slice by using a melon baller to scoop a ½-inch-deep depression from one side. Place cucumbers, scooped-sides down, onto paper towels to drain for 15 minutes.
  • Mix cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
  • Spoon about ½ teaspoon cheese mixture into each cucumber cup. Top each cup with a salmon strip and a dill sprig.

Notes

You can use reduced-fat cream cheese if desired, and you can substitute smoked trout for smoked salmon. These cucumber bites can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead of serving. Just keep them chilled in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 82mgSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 16mg
Keyword Appetizer, Cucumber Bites, Dill Cream, easy, Elegant, Smoked Salmon
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