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
- 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.
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.
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.