Quick and tasty Cucumber Smoked Salmon Bites are the perfect entertaining no cook appetizer. Cool and fresh cucumber slices topped with herb cream cheese and thinly sliced smoked salmon. Great for dinner parties or to enjoy with a summer beverage.

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No cook appetizers are perfect for last minute entertaining. Quick bites like these and the Caprice Salad Sticks make entertaining easy. What makes these little bites so good is that they use few ingredients, there is no cooking involved and you can make them super quick. Oh, and they are delish!

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What is This Smoked Salmon Appetizer Like

• Difficulty – These little bites are easy to make and use few ingredients.
• Taste – If you love fresh appetizers and smoked salmon, these are a great hit.
• Serving – This recipe made 16 little bite size appetizers. I would say about four little appetizers per person. Depending on what other nibbles you are serving up.

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Ingredients

• 1 cucumber cut into 1/2 inch slices (approximately 16 slices)
• 4 oz smoked salmon cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 1 spring onion finely minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

NOTE, The full recipe and instructions can be found at the end of the post in the recipe card.

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Instructions

1. Make herb cream cheese – In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, spring onion, fresh chopped chives, lemon juice, lemon zest and black pepper. Stir well to combine and set aside.
2. Pat dry cucumbers – Using paper towels, pat dry the cucumber slices and lay out on a plate or a tray.
3. Top with cream cheese and salmon – Spread a small amount of the cream cheese mixture over each cucumber slice. Top with a small piece of smoked salmon.
4. Garnish and serve – Sprinkle over a little extra black cracked pepper. Garnish with extra chives if desired and drizzle over a little lemon juice. Serve cold.

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Recipe Notes

• Make ahead filling – You can prepare the cream cheese filling the day before serving. Cover and keep in the fridge until using.
• Don’t cut cucumber slices too thin – Make sure to cut the slices at least 1/2 inch thick. If they are too thin, they will not be able to support the toppings.
• Dry cucumber slices – Make sure to completely dry the cucumber slices. Otherwise, they may go a little soggy.
• Use a sharp knife – Smoked salmon is delicate, so you’ll need very sharp knife to cut the small pieces.
• Prep ahead – You can completely prepare these up to about 2 hours before serving. Wrap them in plastic wrap and keep them refrigerated until serving. Garnish just before serving.
• Serve cold – For best results, please serve these cold. If they are sitting around too long, the cucumber slices will go soggy and the cream cheese mixture will go a little runny.

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Substitutions

• Cream cheese – You can use any kind of soft spreadable cheese for this recipe. Mascarpone would work really well.
• Fresh chives – You can also use fresh dill, tarragon or basil.

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Serving Suggestions

• At a brunch – These would go great on a brunch table any time of the year.
• With other appetizers – If you’re planning a little get together, these little bites would go great alongside so many other nibbles. Why not serve it alongside the Cucumber & Mascarpone Cheese Sandwiches and the Leek & Bacon Mini Quiche.
• Serve them as a starter – If you’re planning a dinner party, these would make a great starter.
• Nibbles with drinks – Serve them on a big tray with a glass of bubbly to your friends.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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