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Cucumber Smoked Salmon Appetizers


These light and savory Cucumber Smoked Salmon Appetizers are a fantastic appetizer for nearly any meal. They're perfect for a party too, especially when you want to elevate the options a little bit.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American/Canadian
Servings 4
Calories 228 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1 tsp lemon zest preferably organic
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp capers drained
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 large seedless cucumber
  • 2 oz. smoked salmon

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese with the lemon zest, lemon juice, capers, and fresh dill. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Chop the ends from the cucumber and thinly slice lengthwise with a mandoline slicer or a vegetable peeler.
  • Spread one to two teaspoons of the cream cheese mixture along the length of each cucumber slice, adding an extra bit at the far end to help secure once rolled.
  • Top with small pieces of smoked salmon and tightly roll the cucumber into a rollup. If necessary, use toothpicks to hold each appetizer together.
  • Repeat with the remaining cucumber slices and filling. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 402mgPotassium: 217mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 882IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 0.5mg
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