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Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites - Fresh, Easy, and Perfect for Snacking

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large English cucumbers (or 3–4 Persian cucumbers)
  • 6 ounces smoked salmon, thinly sliced
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1–2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped (optional)
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Sea salt, to taste (use lightly—smoked salmon is salty)
  • Everything bagel seasoning, for sprinkling (optional)

Method
 

  1. Prep the cucumbers: Wash and dry. Slice into 1/2-inch rounds. If you like, use a small spoon or melon baller to gently scoop a shallow divot in the center of each slice to hold the filling. Don’t scoop all the way through.
  2. Make the cream cheese mixture: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream or yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, and capers (if using). Season with pepper and a small pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Pipe or spoon the filling: For a neat look, transfer the mixture to a small piping bag or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped. Pipe a dollop onto each cucumber slice. Or simply spoon it on.
  4. Add the salmon: Cut salmon into bite-size pieces and fold a small ribbon of salmon on top of the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Finish with garnish: Sprinkle with extra dill, a touch of everything bagel seasoning, and a crack of black pepper. Add a few extra capers if you love briny bites.
  6. Serve: Arrange on a chilled platter and serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.