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Smoked Salmon Appetizer

Delicious Smoked Salmon Appetizer in Just 10 Minutes!

A quick and elegant smoked salmon appetizer featuring cucumber and cream cheese, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cucumber Base
  • 2 medium English Cucumbers Peel and cut into 1" rounds
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened for easy mixing
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill Can substitute with chives or parsley
  • 1 tbsp Horseradish Adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp Heavy Cream Optional for enhanced creaminess
For Garnishing
  • 8 oz Smoked Salmon High-quality, bite-sized pieces
  • to taste Toothpicks or Tiny Party Forks For serving

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • handheld mixer
  • Knife
  • platter
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

Directions
  1. Prepare the cucumbers by peeling and slicing them into 1" rounds. Arrange on a platter and chill.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped dill, and horseradish. Optionally add heavy cream. Mix on medium speed until smooth.
  3. Spread about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture on each cucumber slice, then top with a piece of smoked salmon.
  4. Insert a toothpick or party fork into each bite to secure and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bites are best served fresh. If preparing ahead, keep cucumber slices and cream cheese mixture separate until ready to assemble.

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