Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites

These Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites are a delightful, fresh, and easy appetizer perfect for any gathering. Combining the creamy texture of whipped cream cheese with savory smoked salmon, refreshing cucumber, and a touch of avocado, this snack is both satisfying and visually appealing. Enhanced with lemon zest and chives, these bites are simple to make and ideal for low-carb, gluten-free diets.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 8 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chives, minced (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cucumber, cut into matchstick pieces

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese with 1 tablespoon of minced chives and the lemon zest. Mix until well blended.
  2. Assemble the Cucumber Bites: Lay out the cucumber matchstick pieces on a serving platter. Spread a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture on each cucumber piece.
  3. Add Avocado and Salmon: Place a thin slice of avocado on top of each cucumber, then add a slice of smoked salmon on top of the avocado.
  4. Garnish: Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of chives and sesame seeds over the assembled bites for a pop of color and flavor.
  5. Serve: Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for a few minutes before serving to keep everything cool and refreshing.

Conclusion

These Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites make for a light, healthy, and incredibly flavorful appetizer that’s easy to put together. Perfect for parties or a quick snack, they’re packed with protein, healthy fats, and fresh ingredients. With minimal preparation, you can enjoy an elegant dish that’s sure to impress your guests.

Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites

A refreshing, savory appetizer made with smokedsalmon, whipped cream cheese, cucumber, and avocado, garnished with lemon zest,chives, and sesame seeds.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 8 ounces smoked salmon thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chives minced (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/2 avocado thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cucumber cut into matchstick pieces

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the whipped cream cheese with 1 tablespoon of minced chives and the lemon zest. Mix until well blended.
  • Assemble the Cucumber Bites: Lay out the cucumber matchstick pieces on a serving platter. Spread a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture on each cucumber piece.
  • Add Avocado and Salmon: Place a thin slice of avocado on top of each cucumber, then add a slice of smoked salmon on top of the avocado.
  • Garnish: Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of chives and sesame seeds over the assembled bites for a pop of color and flavor.
  • Serve: Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for a few minutes before serving to keep everything cool and refreshing.
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