Smoked Salmon Bites on Cucumber Rounds
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber sliced into 24 rounds about 1/4 inch thick
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill plus extra fronds for garnish
- 4 ounces smoked salmon cut into 24 small ribbons
- 2 tablespoons capers drained
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Lay the cucumber rounds on a paper towel and blot the cut sides dry on both faces.
- In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese with the lemon juice and chopped dill until smooth and spreadable.
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with one corner snipped off.
- Pipe a small swirl of cream cheese onto each cucumber round.
- Fold a ribbon of smoked salmon loosely and set it on top of each swirl.
- Top each bite with a single caper and a pinch of lemon zest.
- Finish with a small dill frond on each one and chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Good to Know
Assemble up to 2 hours ahead and keep chilled under plastic wrap; any longer and the cucumber starts to weep.