Instructions

1. Prepare Cucumber: Slice cucumbers into thick rounds. Using a small spoon or melon baller, carefully scoop out a small portion of the center of each cucumber slice, creating a well for the cream cheese mixture. Pat each dry with a paper towel, then set aside.
2. Mix Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, fresh dill, lemon juice, and lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
3. Assemble Bites: Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and pipe some atop each cucumber slice. (Alternatively, use a small storage baggie with a corner trimmed off instead of a piping bag.)
4. Add Salmon: Cut smoked salmon into small pieces. Place a piece of smoked salmon on top of cream cheese mixture on each cucumber slice.
5. Serve: Arrange cucumber and salmon bites on a serving platter, garnish with more fresh dill, capers, Kosher salt, and/or freshly cracked pepper, and serve immediately or transfer to the refrigerator and chill until ready to serve.