Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites

Ingredients

Base

• 1 large cucumber, sliced into thick rounds

• 1 block cream cheese (softened)

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

• 1 tablespoon chopped chives

• Salt & pepper to taste

Topping

• 150 g (5 oz) smoked salmon, thinly sliced

• Extra cream cheese (piped for decoration)

• Fresh dill sprigs

• Extra thin cucumber slices (optional for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the cucumber base

• Wash cucumber and cut into thick, even slices (about 1–1.5 cm).

• Pat them dry with a paper towel so the toppings stick well.

2. Make the cream cheese mixture

In a bowl, mix:

• Cream cheese

• Lemon juice

• Chopped dill

• Chopped chives

• Salt and pepper

Whip until smooth and fluffy.

3. Assemble the bites

• Spread or pipe a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice.

• Add a small folded piece of smoked salmon on top.

• Pipe a swirl of plain cream cheese over the salmon for decoration.

4. Add garnishes

• Press in a small slice of cucumber vertically.

• Add a little fresh dill and chopped chives on top.

• Optionally: drizzle a tiny bit of olive oil or lemon zest.

5. Serve

Serve immediately for the freshest texture, or chill for up to 1 hour before serving.

Perfect for holiday parties, brunch, or elegant appetizers.