Name: Cucumber Bites with Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 2 large English cucumbers; 2 tbsp capers, drained; 2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (plus extra sprigs); 4 oz smoked salmon, finely chopped or torn; 8 oz cream cheese, softened; Fresh cracked black pepper; Optional: everything bagel seasoning

Crisp cucumber rounds topped with tangy herb cream cheese and silky smoked salmon, finished with dill and capers. Elegant, no-cook, 10-minute appetizers that taste like pure luxury and vanish instantly.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These Cucumber Bites are the definition of effortless elegance: fresh, cool cucumber meets creamy herb cheese and luxurious smoked salmon in one perfect bite. They take literally 10 minutes to make, require zero cooking, and look like they came from a fancy caterer. Naturally low-carb, gluten-free, and packed with flavor, they’re perfect for showers, holidays, cocktail parties, or anytime you want to impress without stress. Set out a platter and watch guests fight over the last one—this is the finger food everyone raves about!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Use English or Persian cucumbers—thinner skin, fewer seeds.
Slice ½–¾ inch thick for sturdy bites.
Scoop a shallow well in each slice—holds filling perfectly.
Whip cream cheese with a fork—makes it fluffy and easy to pipe.
Pat salmon dry—prevents watery bites.
Pipe filling for pretty presentation (zip bag works!).
Make up to 4 hours ahead—cover and chill.

Yield: 12 Servings

Cucumber Bites with Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon

Crisp cucumber rounds with herb cream cheese and smoked salmon—elegant party perfection!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 large English cucumbers
2 tbsp capers, drained
2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (plus extra sprigs)
4 oz smoked salmon, finely chopped or torn
8 oz cream cheese, softened
Fresh cracked black pepper
Optional: everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

Prep cucumbers: Slice into ½–¾ inch rounds—perfect bite size!
Make wells: Use a melon baller or spoon to scoop a shallow crater in each slice.
Whip cream cheese: Beat softened cream cheese with lemon zest, juice, and chopped dill—fluffy heaven!
Season it: Add black pepper and taste—bright and herby!
Pipe pretty: Transfer to zip bag, snip corner, pipe into cucumber wells.
Add salmon: Tear or place small pieces of smoked salmon on each mound.
Caper crown: Dot each bite with 2–3 capers—briny magic!
Dill flourish: Garnish with tiny dill sprigs—looks so fancy!
Final touch: Optional light sprinkle of everything seasoning.
Serve chilled: Arrange on platter—watch them disappear in seconds!

Notes

Prep cucumbers: Slice into ½–¾ inch rounds—perfect bite size!
Make wells: Use a melon baller or spoon to scoop a shallow crater in each slice.
Whip cream cheese: Beat softened cream cheese with lemon zest, juice, and chopped dill—fluffy heaven!
Season it: Add black pepper and taste—bright and herby!
Pipe pretty: Transfer to zip bag, snip corner, pipe into cucumber wells.
Add salmon: Tear or place small pieces of smoked salmon on each mound.
Caper crown: Dot each bite with 2–3 capers—briny magic!
Dill flourish: Garnish with tiny dill sprigs—looks so fancy!
Final touch: Optional light sprinkle of everything seasoning.
Serve chilled: Arrange on platter—watch them disappear in seconds!

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 101Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 4gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 25mgSodium 188mgCarbohydrates 2gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 7g

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