Description
These Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites are a delightful low-carb appetizer featuring crisp cucumber cups filled with a savory blend of whipped cream cheese, smoked salmon, red onion, capers, and fresh dill. Perfect for holiday gatherings or elegant snacks, they combine the flavors of a classic bagel and lox without the carbs.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1/4 cup chopped red onions (or scallions or chives)
- 3/4 cup whipped cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons drained capers, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 12 ounces nova lox or smoked salmon, chopped
Cucumber Cups
- 3 English cucumbers, ends trimmed
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped red onions, whipped cream cheese, drained and chopped capers, chopped fresh dill, and chopped nova lox or smoked salmon. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed to create the salmon mixture.
- Create cucumber cups: Peel the cucumbers partially, leaving alternating strips of skin for an appealing look. Slice the cucumbers into 1/2 inch thick slices. Using a melon baller, scoop out a shallow pocket in the center of each cucumber slice without cutting through the bottom, creating a small cup to hold the filling.
- Assemble bites: Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the salmon mixture into each cucumber cup, filling them generously. Arrange the filled bites on a serving platter for presentation.
- Garnish and chill: Garnish each cucumber bite with a small sprig or sprinkle of fresh dill. The cucumber cups can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead of serving; store them chilled in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Notes
- These cucumber bites make a perfect low-carb appetizer suitable for holidays or parties.
- The filling combines classic bagel and lox flavors without the carbs, making it light and flavorful.
- Use a melon baller carefully to scoop out cucumber cups without cutting through to keep the filling contained.
- Chilling the bites after assembly enhances their flavor and keeps them refreshing.
- Substitute red onions with scallions or chives to vary the flavor according to preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 53 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 467 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 10.5 mg
