Description
Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites are a refreshing and elegant low-carb appetizer that combines the creamy tang of whipped cream cheese with savory smoked salmon, fresh red onions, capers, and dill, all nestled atop crisp cucumber cups. Perfect for holiday parties or light gatherings, these bite-sized treats deliver the classic flavors of a smoked salmon bagel without the carbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Salmon Mixture
- 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 salmon mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the chopped red onions, whipped cream cheese, chopped capers, chopped dill, and chopped nova lox or smoked salmon. Mix thoroughly until well incorporated, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
- Prepare the cucumber cups: Peel the cucumbers by leaving strips of skin to create a striped pattern. Slice the cucumbers into 1/2 inch thick slices. Using a melon baller, scoop out a shallow pocket in the center of each slice—take care not to cut all the way through to maintain the cup shape.
- Assemble the bites: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the salmon mixture into the pocket of each cucumber slice. Arrange the filled cucumber cups neatly on a serving platter. Garnish each bite with additional fresh dill for a pop of color and flavor.
- Chill before serving: These cucumber cups can be assembled up to 24 hours ahead of time. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve, keeping them fresh and crisp.
Notes
- These Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites are an ideal low-carb holiday appetizer.
- They combine all the favorite flavors of a classic smoked salmon bagel without the carbs, perfect for keto or low-carb diets.
- Make them up to a day in advance to save time on the day of your event.
- Use English cucumbers for a sweeter, less watery bite.
- Feel free to substitute scallions or chives for the red onion for a milder flavor.
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
