Cucumber Bites with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon

These elegant smoked salmon appetizer bites are easy to make for your next party with cream cheese, cucumber slices, smoked salmon, dill, and lemon.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 49 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 2-inch strips
• 24 small fresh dill sprigs
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 24 slices cucmber, each about 3/4-inch thick

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Form a cup in each cucumber slice by using a melon baller to scoop a 1/2-inch-deep depression from one side. Place cucumbers, scooped-sides down, onto paper towels to drain for 15 minutes.

Step 2

Mix cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.

Step 3

Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture into each cucumber cup. Top each cup with a salmon strip and a dill sprig.