Description
These elegant and refreshing appetizers feature crisp cucumber rounds topped with herbed cream cheese, delicate smoked salmon, and briny capers. Perfect for brunches, cocktail parties, or as a light and flavorful starter.
Ingredients
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- 1 large English cucumber, sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp capers, drained
- Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Spread or pipe about a teaspoon of the herbed cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice.
- Top each with a folded piece of smoked salmon.
- Add 2–3 capers on top of the salmon for a briny pop.
- Garnish the serving platter with fresh dill sprigs for a beautiful presentation.
- Serve chilled and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use a piping bag for a cleaner and more elegant presentation of the cream cheese.
- Prepare just before serving to maintain the crispness of the cucumber.
- Can substitute cream cheese with a dairy-free alternative for a lactose-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
