Description
This festive Christmas appetizer combines the fresh crunch of cucumber with savory smoked salmon, topped with a simple dill cream cheese spread for a holiday treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large English cucumber
- 8 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumber into thin rounds.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, dill, chives, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture on each cucumber slice.
- Top with a piece of smoked salmon.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Protein: 9g