Hmmm mmmmm. Don’t these smoked salmon & cream cheese cucumber bites look delectable? Just sitting there – crunchy, healthy cucumber, a spot of lemon and dill for freshness and interest, creamy cream cheese and the strong, smokey taste of salmon. WHAT a combo!
If you are having a dinner party, brunch, book club get-together, backyard soiree or summer barbeque, one way to make your guests ooooh and ahhhhhh with delight is to pass around some of these perfect appetizers.
Perfect because:
- They are bite sized – no need for fussy plates and the like.
- They take about 10 minutes to prepare
- They look awesome – take note of the rustic, wooden, heart shaped bread board in the photos. I just LOVE it.
- Did I mention they taste DIVIIIINE?
- Making them is really simple and leaves NO MESS in the kitchen!
- Once prepped, you are off the hook and free to mingle!
Give us the recipe already!
OK, ok, calm down…..here it is friends!
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Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Cucumber Bites – Simple, yet fancy!
Description
Fresh, tasty and crunchy smoked salmon and cream cheese appetizers are really easy to make, taste delicious and are always a hit as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 250ml tub cream cheese
- 1 Tbs finely chopped red onion
- 1 tsp paprika
- 3 Tbs finely chopped fresh dill
- 3 Tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Smoked salmon slivers (rolled/ cut)
- Salt & freshly ground black pepper
- Small lemon wedges
Instructions
- Wash and use a peeler to cut ‘stripes’ into the cucumber lengthwise.
- Cut into 1cm discs and place a little salt to taste on each disc.
- Mix the cream cheese with all the above ingredients (except the salmon and crackers).
- Place dollops of ‘cream cheese yumminess’ on top of the cucumber discs.
- Finish off with smoked salmon slivers and garnish with black pepper/ dill and your little lemon wedges
Enjoy! And make sure you share with those friends who you really like, and on your Pinterest board so you don’t lose it!
