Cucumber and Smoked Salmon Appetizer
Elevate your appetizer game with this elegant Cucumber and Smoked Salmon Appetizer, a show-stopping yet simple recipe that’s perfect for entertaining. Featuring refreshing cucumber rounds as the base, these bite-sized delights are topped with a luscious cream cheese mixture infused with lemon juice, fresh dill, and a hint of black pepper. The crowning touches of silky smoked salmon and briny capers make each bite a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. Ready in just 15 minutes and completely no-cook, this easy appetizer is ideal for cocktail parties, holiday gatherings, or as an indulgent snack. Perfectly light yet sophisticated, it’s a surefire way to impress guests while keeping things stress-free.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 120 grams cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill
- 100 grams smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into uniform rounds, approximately 0.5 cm thick. Arrange the slices in a single layer on a serving platter.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, lemon juice, chopped dill, and ground black pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Using a small spoon or piping bag, place a dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice.
Cut the smoked salmon into small, bite-sized pieces. Drape a piece of smoked salmon decoratively over the cream cheese on each cucumber slice.
Top each appetizer with one or two capers as a garnish.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.3 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 144 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 1463 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 17.1 mcg | 86% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 972 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
