Lox and Cream Cheese Stuffed Cucumbers

Elevate your appetizer game with these elegant and refreshing Lox and Cream Cheese Stuffed Cucumbers! This no-cook recipe features crisp cucumber rounds hollowed out and filled with a creamy, flavorful mixture of softened cream cheese, finely chopped lox, bright lemon juice, dill, and capers. The addition of garlic powder and black pepper brings a subtle depth of flavor, while the optional garnish of fresh chives adds a pop of color and a hint of oniony freshness. Perfect for parties, brunches, or a light snack, these bite-sized treats are as stunning as they are satisfying. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re a quick and sophisticated option to impress your guests with minimal effort. Keywords: Lox appetizers, cream cheese recipes, cucumber snacks, no-cook party appetizers.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cucumbers
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 4 oz lox (smoked salmon), finely chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp capers, roughly chopped
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean towel.

Step 2

Using a vegetable peeler, partially peel the cucumbers to create alternating green and white stripes for an elegant presentation. Alternatively, leave the skin intact, based on your preference.

Step 3

Cut off the ends of the cucumbers and slice them into 1-inch thick rounds.

Step 4

Using a melon baller or a small spoon, carefully scoop out the seeds from the center of each cucumber round, creating a small hollow. Be careful not to go all the way through to avoid leakage. Set the cucumber rounds aside.

Step 5

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped lox, dill, lemon juice, capers, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated.

Step 6

Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a piping bag fitted with a star tip or simply use a resealable plastic bag with one corner snipped off.

Step 7

Pipe the lox and cream cheese mixture into the hollowed-out cucumber rounds, filling each cavity generously.

Step 8

Garnish the stuffed cucumbers with a sprinkle of fresh chives, if desired.

Step 9

Arrange the stuffed cucumbers on a serving platter and serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to keep them fresh.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(762.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1008.8

Total Fat 85.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 277.8mg	0%
Sodium 2629.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 29.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g	0%
Total Sugars 15.0g
Protein 36.5g	0%

Vitamin D 760.4IU	0%
Calcium 321.4mg	0%
Iron 3.1mg	0%
Potassium 1123.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.3%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 11.6%