Christmas Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Bites

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Christmas Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Bites

Serves: ~25–30 bites
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Easy, no-cook

⭐ Ingredients

Creamy Lemon Filling

  • ¾ cup full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp thick Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
  • ½–1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Base + Topping

  • 2 large English cucumbers (or 3 smaller), sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • 6–8 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
  • Extra dill, lemon zest, black pepper (for garnish)
  • Optional: capers, everything bagel seasoning

🎄 Instructions

1. Make the Creamy Filling

  1. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, and Dijon.
  2. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Tip: For an extra-smooth texture, whip with a hand mixer for 30 seconds.

2. Prep the Cucumber Bases

  1. Slice cucumbers into thick rounds (about ½ inch).
  2. Pat dry with a paper towel to help the filling stick.
  3. Optionally, use a small melon baller to scoop out a tiny indent for the filling.

3. Assemble the Bites

  1. Pipe or spoon a small dollop of the lemon-dill cream onto each cucumber slice.
  2. Top with a folded ribbon or small piece of smoked salmon.
  3. Garnish with fresh dill, lemon zest, black pepper, or a single caper.

4. Serve

Arrange on a festive platter and serve chilled.
These taste great immediately, but you can refrigerate assembled bites for up to 2 hours before serving.

🎁 Optional Add-Ons

  • Add a thin smear of horseradish under the salmon for heat.
  • Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning for crunch.
  • Use beet-cured salmon for a vibrant Christmas color contrast.

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