Description
Elegant smoked salmon cucumber bites deliver delightful Nordic-inspired appetizers perfect for sophisticated gatherings. Crisp cucumber rounds topped with herbed cream cheese and delicate salmon create simple yet impressive party fare you will savor with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz (113 g) cold smoked salmon, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 English cucumber, cut into ¼-inch slices
- ½ cup (120 ml) cream cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, roughly chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Prep Cucumber: Meticulously cleanse and thoroughly dry cucumber slices, creating a pristine, crisp foundation for the elegant appetizer.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Smoothly spread cream cheese across each cucumber round using a flexible spatula, ensuring a uniform, velvety surface that provides a rich, creamy base.
- Salmon Placement: Drape delicate, translucent smoked salmon slices atop the cream cheese, allowing the salmon to gracefully cascade slightly beyond the cucumber’s circumference.
- Seasoning and Garnish: Liberally dust everything bagel seasoning across the assembled bites, then crown each morsel with a petite, verdant sprig of fresh dill to introduce a vibrant aromatic complexity.
- Serving Recommendations: Present the cucumber bites immediately to maintain optimal texture and flavor integrity. If advance preparation is necessary, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 24 hours, acknowledging potential moisture release from the cucumber.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Pat cucumber slices completely dry to prevent soggy appetizers and maintain crisp texture.
- Cream Cheese Tip: Spread cream cheese smoothly and evenly using a flexible spatula for consistent coverage and professional presentation.
- Salmon Placement: Layer smoked salmon gently, allowing edges to slightly drape for an elegant, relaxed appearance that enhances visual appeal.
- Advance Prep Warning: Prepare bites maximum 24 hours ahead, knowing cucumber releases moisture which can slightly compromise crispness over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 107
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 24 mg