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 mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 350 kcal
- 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
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.
Keyword smoked salmon bites