These easy smoked salmon cucumber appetizers are perfect for parties.
Crisp cucumber slices are topped with smoked salmon, a lemony dill yogurt, and capers.
My smoked salmon appetizers are a staple for dinner parties and entertaining. Whenever I think of skipping making them, my kids are like “I can’t wait to have the smoked salmon appetizers.”
If you don’t know anything about me, check out my first blog post.
Anyways, you’ll see that I love appetizers! Is there anything better than welcoming your guests with a beautiful spread of miniature foods. I don’t think so.
I guess it’s the being able to taste lots of different things that makes me love it. I also think they can easily make a dinner party or holiday party look so festive and impressive.
These cucumber smoked salmon hors d’oeuvres are healthy and don’t rely on a cracker or piece of bread as many other appetizers do.
If you’ve read some of my other posts, you know I love to have everything made and assembled before guests arrive. With these you can do some of the prep work the day before if you wish, and then top the cucumbers a few hours in advance.
If you have any questions about making these, leave a comment. And, as always a review is so appreciated. Pop some champagne and enjoy these healthy fancy appetizers with smoked salmon and dill. The perfect pairing!
Print RecipeFancy Smoked Salmon Appetizer
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 large english cucumber
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped dill save some small sprigs for garnish
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- capers
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice cucumber into event 1/2 inch thick rounds. Set aside on a paper towel lined plate.
- Combine yogurt, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Cut salmon into rougly rectangular shapes equalling the same amount of pieces as you have cucumber slices.
- Top each cucumber with a teaspon or large dollop of the yogurt mixture.
- Either place salmon rectangles on top. Or, roll into more of a rose shape.
- Add a caper and small dill sprig to the top of each cucumber apetizer.
Notes
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