Cucumber and Dill Smoked Salmon Appetizer

These Cucumber and Dill Smoked Salmon Appetizers are perfect for a light snack or a memorable addition to a party platter. They’re extra easy to assemble, packed with flavor, and come together in only 20 minutes.

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: appetizers with smoked salmon, cucumber and dill smoked salmon appetizer, smoked salmon starters

Servings: servings

Calories: 69kcal

Author: Sara Nelson

Ingredients

3 large cucumbers
12 ounces cream cheese softened
½ cup finely chopped fresh dill
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1-2 teaspoons lemon zest zest from 1 lemon
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
8-10 ounces smoked salmon

Optional Garnishes:

Chopped fresh dill
Capers
Kosher salt
Freshly-cracked pepper

Instructions

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.
Mix Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, fresh dill, lemon juice, and lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
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.)
Add Salmon: Cut smoked salmon into small pieces. Place a piece of smoked salmon on top of cream cheese mixture on each cucumber slice.
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.

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Notes

How To Prepare In Advance: You can prepare the cucumbers and the cream cheese mixture a few hours in advance. Assemble them just before serving to ensure they stay fresh and crisp.

Refrigerator Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The cucumbers might release some water, so lightly pat them dry before serving again.

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