Description
These Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds are a light and refreshing appetizer featuring crisp cucumber slices topped with a creamy dill-infused spread and delicate smoked salmon. Perfect for parties or a healthy snack, these bite-sized delights come together quickly and require no cooking.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 8 ounces smoked salmon
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumber Rounds: Wash the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into 1/4 inch thick rounds to serve as the base for the appetizer.
- Make Cream Cheese Spread: In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; mix until the texture is smooth and well-blended.
- Assemble the Rounds: Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber round, ensuring even coverage.
- Add Smoked Salmon: Place a piece of smoked salmon on top of the cream cheese layer on each cucumber slice.
- Garnish: Optionally, add additional fresh dill on top of the smoked salmon for extra flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately for best freshness or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to slice cucumber evenly to prevent it from breaking.
- For a low-fat option, substitute cream cheese with a low-fat or dairy-free alternative.
- This appetizer is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 4 hours before serving.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt, since smoked salmon can be quite salty.
- For an extra crunch, consider adding finely chopped red onion or capers on top.
