Ingredients
– 1 large cucumber
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 4 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
– 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Optional: capers, for garnish
Instructions
Creating Cucumber Rounds with Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon is straightforward. Just follow these simple steps:
1. Prepare the Cucumber: Wash the cucumber thoroughly. Cut off the ends and slice it into ¼-inch thick rounds.
2. Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
3. Assemble the Rounds: Take each cucumber slice and spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture on top.
4. Add Smoked Salmon: Place a piece of smoked salmon on each cream cheese-topped cucumber round.
5. Garnish: If desired, add a caper on top of the salmon for an extra burst of flavor.
6. Serve: Arrange the cucumber rounds on a serving platter and enjoy immediately.
This simple yet elegant recipe will have you impressing your friends and family in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 rounds
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Fat: 4g
- Protein: 3g