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Smoked Salmon Appetizer

Delicious Smoked Salmon Appetizer in Just 10 Minutes!

This Smoked Salmon Appetizer is a quick, flavorful treat made with cucumbers, cream cheese, and smoked salmon, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cucumber Base
  • 1 large English Cucumber peel and cut into 1" rounds
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill chopped, can substitute with chives
  • 1 tbsp Horseradish adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp Heavy Cream optional
For Garnishing
  • 8 oz Smoked Salmon high-quality, bite-sized pieces
  • 12 pieces Toothpicks or Tiny Party Forks for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • handheld mixer
  • platter

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Peel and slice the cucumber into 1" rounds and chill them in the refrigerator.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, dill, and horseradish until smooth. Optionally, add heavy cream.
  3. Spread about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture on each cucumber slice and top with a piece of smoked salmon.
  4. Insert a toothpick or tiny fork into each bite for easy serving and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Prepare these bites as close to serving time as possible for optimal freshness. Adjust flavors as needed for guests' preferences. Store leftovers for up to 3 days, but the best texture is achieved when assembled just before serving.

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