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Christmas Smoked Salmon Cucumber Appetizer

A refreshing holiday appetizer featuring smoked salmon on cucumber slices, perfect for festive gatherings.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 200g smoked salmon, sliced
  • 4 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 lemon, for zest and juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice the cucumber into thin rounds; set aside.
  2. In a bowl, mix the cream cheese with lemon zest, juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Top each cucumber slice with a piece of smoked salmon.
  4. Add a dollop of the cream cheese mixture on top of the salmon.
  5. Garnish with fresh dill and a sprinkle of black pepper.
  6. Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a twist, add capers or red onion slices. Ensure salmon is fresh and properly smoked.

  • Author: Chef Sally
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Method: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: European

Nutrition

  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Protein: 9g