Salmon-Cucumber Bites

Salmon-Cucumber Bites

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This is one of the easiest treats I have made and it’s low-carb, too!

Now, I can’t take all the credit...this was introduced to us by my sweet cousin, Jenn, at a tea party she hosted a couple months ago. My daughter loved them so much, she ate most of it and even got to bring some home!

Salmon Bites - 2nd/middle tier, left tower.

Savory & sweet bites galore!

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INGREDIENTS

• (1) cucumber (chopped) 🥒
  
• (1) packet of smoked salmon (can use any)
  
• Tub of whipped cream cheese (chive-flavored)
  
• Jar of caviar (can use any but black tobikko is preferred)
  
• ​fresh dill ​
  

TOOLS: Knife, chopping board, (2) small spoons OR piping bag

I bought everything at Safeway

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: NONE

Like all produce, make sure to wash well! I know I sound like a mom (because I literally am) but you’d be surprised how many people I’ve seen NOT wash their fruits or veggies before serving.

STEP #1: Chop your cucumber into chips! No need to peel the skin.

The cucumbers with ridges on the peel is the most flavorful.

STEP #2: Slice your smoked salmon into bite-sized strips. The salmon I bought, however, was so tender, I was able to tear them apart!

​Now, place a strip on each cucumber chip.

"Fold" the salmon on each chip

STEP #3: This is the most difficult step of them all - placing a dollop of cream cheese on top of the salmon. I used (2) small spoons to get it on as cleanly as possible - it gets difficult because the cream cheese loves to stick onto the spoons.

​I think a piping bag will help solve this issue. You can easily make one by taking a ziploc bag. Scoop about a cup of cream cheese into it, then snip off one of the bottom corners to easily squeeze it through. Not only will it be a clean process, but it’ll be much more presentable!

Adding the cream cheese provides a nice contrast to the salmon and gives it that "depth" that would be missing, otherwise.

Just a dollop of chive-flavored cheese cheese!

STEP #4: Take your fresh dill and garnish over the cream cheese. 

Ensure the dill is fresh and NOT the dried version!

STEP #5: Place caviar on top of the dill.

You can use any but I prefer the black tobikko that my cousin placed on top of hers. The black caviar provides a nice color contrast to the whole thing! I went to my neighborhood Safeway and they only sold the salmon (orange) fish eggs.

Presenting the salmon bites! So easy!

THE TASTE TEST...

My daughter loved it so much, she finished off a plate of her own!

Yummy yummy in her tummy!

This dish is so easy and would be perfect hors d'oeuvres served at any of your shindigs (pairs well with a nice Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio)!

I encourage you to give this simple recipe a try and let me know what you think!

~ XOXO, Mari