Cucumber Smoked Salmon Appetizers Ready in Just 20 Minutes!
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These delightful Cucumber Smoked Salmon Appetizers are perfect for summer entertaining and parties.
Ready in just 20 minutes, combining simple and fresh ingredients: cream cheese, lemon, dill, cucumber, and smoked salmon, they are as delicious as they are pretty!
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Cucumber Smoked Salmon Appetizers
The full ingredients list and instructions are found in the printable recipe card at the end of this post. I highly recommend reading all the way through for any tips or substitute suggestions, to ensure that you have any specialized ingredients and equipment required and that you understand the steps and timings involved.
Cucumber Smoked Salmon Appetizers are simple, healthy, and delicious and can be ready in just 20 minutes.
Serve them at your next cocktail party, for brunch, or even as a light lunch!
Not only are they quick and easy to make, but they also look super elegant on any party spread.
Cucumber and smoked salmon always make great finger food for entertaining, and these little rolls of deliciousness will leave your guests wanting more – they’re THAT good!
You can use the same ingredients in this recipe to make pretty canapes – spread the cream cheese mixture over squares of rye bread, and add thinly sliced cucumber and smoked salmon on top. Finish with a small frond of dill and some lemon zest – amazing!
Ingredients & Equipment Used In This Recipe
While most ingredients can be bought in grocery stores, for your convenience, any specialized or notable ingredients (and equipment) needed for this recipe have been listed below and linked to Amazon or other stores if available online.
It does not include staple ingredients such as oil, salt, and pepper, as you’re likely to have those in your kitchen already. The complete list of ingredients with measurements is found in the recipe card.
- Protein – Smoked Salmon
- Fresh Produce – Lemons, Dill, Cucumber
- Dairy – Cream Cheese
- Capers
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More Recipes Using Cucumber
One of the hero ingredients in this dish is cucumber, so here are some more recipes using the same:
- Jalapeño Cucumber Vodka Lemonade
- Feta Cucumber Cups Appetizer for Summer Parties
- Chickpea + Cucumber Salad with Tahini Dressing
- Radish and Cucumber Salad – from Wendy at Daisies & Pie
- Cucumber Mousse And Dill Shrimp Bites – from Claire at Sprinkles & Sprouts
More Appetizer Recipes
Looking for more appetizers to make? Check these recipes out next:
- How To Assemble a Mediterranean Meze Platter for Easy Entertaining
- Quick & Easy White Bean Dip with Seasoned Pita Chips
- Easy To Make Spicy Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Dip (Htipiti)
- Fig And Prosciutto Bruschetta – from Wendy at Daisiues & Pie
- Antipasto Skewers – from Cyd at The Sweetest Occasion
How Do I Make Cucumber Smoked Salmon Appetizers?
Check out the printable recipe card below with full ingredients and instructions. Any demonstration photos do not print out to save your ink.
Cucumber Smoked Salmon Appetizers
Ingredients
- 8 oz 225g cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp lemon zest preferably organic
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp capers drained
- 3 Tbsp fresh dill chopped
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 large seedless cucumber
- 2 oz 55g smoked salmon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese with the lemon zest, lemon juice, capers, and fresh dill. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Chop the ends from the cucumber and thinly slice lengthwise with a mandoline slicer or a vegetable peeler.
- Spread one to two teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture along the length of each cucumber slice, adding an extra bit at the far end to help secure once rolled.
- Top with small pieces of smoked salmon and tightly roll the cucumber into a rollup. If necessary, use toothpicks to hold each appetizer together.
- Repeat with the remaining cucumber slices and filling. Serve immediately and enjoy!
SUGGESTED PRODUCTS
Nutrition
Nutritional information is always approximate and will depend on the quality of ingredients used and serving sizes. If you need exact calories and macros, please do your own calculations.
Make It A Full Meal
You’ve made the appetizers, but what about the rest of the courses?
Here are additional recipes to make a full meal for a dinner party or special occasion:
- Soup: Vichyssoise Recipe- A Chilled Creamy Leek & Potato Soup
- Salad: Roasted Fennel and Grapefruit Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
- Main Dish: Flavorful One-Pan Mediterranean Pork Chops
- Side Dish: Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables
- Beverage: Sparkling Mexican Paloma Cocktail with Blanco Tequila & Grapefruit
- Dessert: Fresh Summer Fruit Salad with Honey-Yogurt Dip
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