These cucumber salmon bites make the perfect little snack or appetizer! We top sliced cucumber with a zesty lemon dill cream cheese and then place a little piece of smoked salmon right on top. The perfect snack!
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We planted cucumbers in the garden this summer and that means we’ve had to get a bit creative with our cucumber recipes!
These cucumber salmon bites are the newest obsession in our house, and I think it’s easy to see why! Fresh slices of cold cucumber topped with a lemon dill cream cheese and little bits of smoked salmon make for the perfect snack or appetizer.
Our cucumber tomato feta salad and German cucumber salad have both been major favorites this summer too. So fresh and light and tasty. You just feel good after eating all three of these recipes!
We’ve even been making these little bites without the salmon when we’re out! The lemon dill cream cheese is seriously just one of my favorite things in the world and it can definitely hold it’s own!
Ingredient Notes:
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English Cucumber – These are the long, straight cucumbers that are seedless with a thin skin. Any cuke will work, but these are our favorite.
Cold Smoked Salmon – Typically found in the seafood department.
Lemon Dill Cream Cheese – This is a mix of cream cheese, lemon juice, fresh dill, and garlic.
Kosher Salt – We sprinkle flakes of salt over the top before serving.
The rich, smoky flavor of the salmon pair perfectly with the bright, zippy cream cheese.
These only take a few minutes to prep, but guests will be wowed!
Just as delicious as they are gorgeus!
Helpful Tools:
Microplane Grater – The perfect tool for grating the garlic in this recipe! It’s also very useful in many other recipes that call for ingredients like freshly grated cheese or lemon zest.
Lemon Squeezer – We love freshly squeezed lemon and lime! This tool makes it easy and mess free, and we use it all the time!
How To Make Salmon Bites:
Cucumber – To get started you’ll slice the cucumber into rounds. Simple! If you want to get fancy, peel some stripes into the cucumber. It adds a little interest to the finished product.
Cream Cheese – Add the cream cheese, dill, and some freshly squeezed lemon juice to a small bowl. Next use a microplane grater to grate the clove of garlic into the mixture and then use an electric mixer to beat it all together until it is smooth and creamy.
Finish – All that’s left to do now is spread or pipe some of the cream cheese mix over the cucumber rounds and then top each one with a small piece of the cold smoked salmon! Finally, sprinkle on some kosher salt and some more dill to taste. You can serve these cucumber salmon bites immediately or cover and chill in the fridge until you’re ready!
Spoon the cream cheese mixture into a zip top bag and snip off one of the corners. Squeeze the lemon dill cream cheese right onto the slices of cucumber. Easy peasy!
FAQ’s:
These are best served fresh as the cucumber will release liquid as it sets in the fridge. If you must store them, place a layer of paper towels in a dish, top with the cucumber bites, and then cover and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
More Low Carb Salmon & Seafood Recipes:
- Keto Salmon Recipe
- Keto Salmon Patties
- Air Fryer Scallops
- Tuscan Butter Salmon
- Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms
- Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
- Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp
Cucumber Salmon Bites
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 lemon
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic
- 6 ounces cold smoked salmon
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber into rounds.
- Add the cream cheese, lemon juice, dill, and salt to a small mixing bowl. Grate the garlic with a microplane grater over the cream cheese mixture. Beat with an electric mixer to combine.
- Spread the cream cheese evenly over the cucumber rounds and top with a small piece of salmon.
- Sprinkle with extra dill, for garnish.
- Serve immediately.
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