Description
A refreshing and elegant appetizer featuring smoked salmon served on cucumber rounds, topped with cream cheese and fresh dill.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber
- 8 ounces smoked salmon, sliced
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Capers for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture on each cucumber round.
- Top each cucumber slice with a piece of smoked salmon.
- Garnish with additional dill and a caper if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- You can prepare the cucumber slices and cream cheese mixture ahead of time; just assemble them right before serving to keep everything fresh.
- Feel free to experiment with different herbs like chives or parsley for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 4
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