Keto Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites (Printable Version)

Elegant bites of smoked salmon, cream cheese, and fresh cucumber perfect for light, low-carb snacking.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 1 large English cucumber

→ Filling

02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Topping

06 - 3.5 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced

→ Garnish

07 - 1 tablespoon capers, optional
08 - Fresh dill sprigs, optional

# Directions:

01 - Wash and dry the cucumber thoroughly. Slice into 16 thick rounds approximately 0.5 inch thick each.
02 - Combine softened cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon juice, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Using a small spoon or piping bag, distribute approximately 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber round.
04 - Gently fold or roll smoked salmon slices and place on top of the cream cheese layer.
05 - Top each bite with capers and a small dill sprig if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're ready in fifteen minutes, which means you can actually enjoy your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • No cooking required, just fresh ingredients that taste like restaurant-quality without the fuss.
  • They fit keto and gluten-free diets seamlessly, so everyone at the table gets to have one.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese is cold, it will tear the cucumber rounds instead of spreading smoothly; always let it sit on the counter for at least ten minutes before using.
  • English cucumbers from the grocery store vary wildly in water content, so pick one that feels dense and firm, not puffy or lightweight.
03 -
  • Buy smoked salmon from a quality source where you can see and smell it; the difference between good and mediocre salmon is everything in a recipe this simple.
  • Keep the cream cheese mixture chilled separately if you're assembling these more than thirty minutes ahead, then assemble fresh just before serving so the cucumber stays crisp.
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