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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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, lemon juice, chopped dill, and ground black pepper. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Using a small spoon or piping bag, place a dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice.
Step 4
Cut the smoked salmon into small, bite-sized pieces. Drape a piece of smoked salmon decoratively over the cream cheese on each cucumber slice.
Step 5
Top each appetizer with one or two capers as a garnish.
Step 6
Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (651.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 606.2 |
| Total Fat 46.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 25.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g | |
| Cholesterol 144.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1463.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 23.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 11.5g | |
| Protein 28.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 684IU | 0% |
| Calcium 208.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 972.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories