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Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites Recipe

Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites feature crisp English cucumber rounds topped with creamy whipped cream cheese, silky smoked salmon, briny capers, and fresh dill. Elegant no-cook appetizers perfect for parties and holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 2 English cucumbers
  • 3/4 cup whipped cream cheese
  • 12 oz smoked salmon chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp capers drained chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped + extra for garnish
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  • 1. Peel cucumbers leaving thin green stripes. Slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds.[web:283]
  • 2. Use melon baller to scoop shallow center from each slice, leaving bottom intact.
  • 3. Mix cream cheese, red onion, capers, dill, and lemon juice until smooth.[web:283]
  • 4. Spoon or pipe 1 tbsp filling into each cucumber cup. Top with chopped smoked salmon.[web:283]
  • 5. Garnish with dill sprigs and cracked pepper. Chill until serving.

Notes

  • English cucumbers have fewer seeds and thinner skin.[web:283]
  • Make filling day ahead; assemble just before serving.
  • Can prep cucumber cups 24 hours ahead.

Nutrition

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