Cucumber Salmon Bites
This is a perfect appetizer for summer or anytime. My neighbors actually made these wonderful little appetizers that allow you to snack guilt free. Salmon is loaded with nutrients and cucumber is hydrating.
Servings: 8
Calories: 46kcal
Ingredients
- 2 English Cucumbers (peeled and cut into 1″ – 1 and 1/2 circles_
- 8 Ounces Smoked Salmon sliced and cut into bite sized strips
- 2 os Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1/2 tablespoon Horseradish
- 1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1 Tablespoon Capers optional
- Fresh Dill Sprigs for Topping
Instructions
- Wash The cucumber
- Trim ends from cucumbers, and and cut into bite-sized rounds.
- Scoop into one side of each with a spoon, forming a small cup. Drain cucumbers, scoop sides down, on paper towels for 15 minutes.
- In a bowl mix the cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, horseradish and capers (if you decided to use them) Spoon 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture into each cucumber cup.
- Top each cup with 1 salmon strip and 1 dill sprig.
- Place in the refrigerator until ready to serve
Nutrition
Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 163mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.5mg