Keto Smoked Salmon Bites (Print version)

Elegant cucumber rounds topped with creamy cheese and smoked salmon for a light, low-carb delight.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 large English cucumber

→ Filling

02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
04 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Topping

06 - 3.5 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced

→ Garnish

07 - 1 tablespoon capers, optional
08 - Fresh dill sprigs, optional

# Directions:

01 - Wash and dry the cucumber thoroughly. Slice into 16 thick rounds approximately 0.5 inch each.
02 - In a small bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon juice, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and uniform.
03 - Using a small spoon or piping bag, distribute approximately 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber round.
04 - Gently fold or roll smoked salmon slices and position them on top of the cream cheese layer.
05 - Top each bite with capers and a small dill sprig if desired for visual appeal and flavor enhancement.
06 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before presentation.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They come together in under fifteen minutes, which means you can literally make them while people are arriving at your door.
  • The combination of cool cucumber, briny salmon, and tangy cream cheese hits every flavor note without any heaviness.
  • If you're watching carbs, these deliver elegance without the guilt—just refreshing, real food.
02 -
  • Soggy cucumber rounds are the biggest mistake—pat them dry before slicing and don't assemble these until you're ready to serve or within two hours maximum.
  • The cream cheese needs to be at room temperature or it won't spread smoothly without tearing the cucumber; cold cream cheese is the silent saboteur here.
03 -
  • Keep everything cold until the last moment—cold ingredients look fresher and taste crisper when these hit the plate.
  • Use a piping bag fitted with a large round tip if you're making more than a handful; it's faster and makes them look more polished than using a spoon.
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