Keto Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites (Printable)

Refreshing cucumber rounds layered with cream cheese and smoked salmon for an easy low-carb snack.

# 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

# How To:

01 - Wash and dry the cucumber thoroughly. Slice into 16 thick rounds approximately 0.5 inch each.
02 - In a small mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon juice, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well incorporated.
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 on top of the cream cheese layer.
05 - Top each bite with a few capers and a small sprig of fresh dill if desired.
06 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They taste fancy enough to impress but require zero cooking skills or fancy equipment.
  • Naturally keto and low-carb, so you can actually enjoy appetizers without the guilt spiral.
  • The contrast between the cool cucumber crunch and buttery salmon feels restaurant-quality on your own kitchen counter.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese is cold from the fridge, it will be grainy and impossible to spread smoothly—set it out for at least 20 minutes before you start.
  • Cucumber rounds weep moisture as they sit, so don't assemble these more than a couple hours ahead or they'll get soggy and sad.
03 -
  • Use the thinnest slicing blade on your mandoline to get paper-thin smoked salmon that folds elegantly instead of tearing.
  • Keep everything cold until the moment you serve—refrigerate your filled rounds on a parchment-lined tray so they stay fresh and crisp.
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