Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds

If you are looking for a crowd-pleaser that comes together fast and tastes like something special, this Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds recipe is exactly what you need. I have been making this one for gatherings here in Kansas City and it never disappoints. Whether you are hosting a game day spread or a casual get-together, this appetizer always disappears first.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Quick and easy to put together with minimal prep time
• Big on flavor with simple, familiar ingredients
• Perfect for entertaining or a fun weeknight snack
• Easily scaled up for larger groups

Ingredients

• cucumbers
• cream cheese
• smoked salmon
• everything bagel seasoning
• dill
• capers

How to Make It

Elegant cucumber rounds with cream cheese, smoked salmon, and everything seasoning. Prep takes about 15 min and the results are worth every minute. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor, or prepare ahead and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Tools I Use

Cream Cheese Spreader | Smoked Salmon

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Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds

Cool cucumber slices topped with herbed cream cheese and smoked salmon. A no-cook, elegant bite.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 English cucumbers, sliced into rounds
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 6 oz smoked salmon, cut into strips
• 2 tbsp capers
• freshly cracked black pepper

Method

 

1. Slice the cucumbers into 1/4-inch rounds and lay them on a platter.
2. Mix the cream cheese with dill, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
3. Pipe or spoon a small dollop of the herbed cream cheese onto each cucumber round.
4. Top with a folded strip of smoked salmon and a few capers.
5. Finish with cracked black pepper and a tiny sprig of dill. Serve chilled.

Notes

Assemble within an hour of serving so the cucumbers stay crisp. Pat them dry before topping.

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Rounds

Cool cucumber slices topped with herbed cream cheese and smoked salmon. A no-cook, elegant bite.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Appetizer

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 English cucumbers, sliced into rounds
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 6 oz smoked salmon, cut into strips
• 2 tbsp capers
• freshly cracked black pepper

Method

 

1. Slice the cucumbers into 1/4-inch rounds and lay them on a platter.
2. Mix the cream cheese with dill, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
3. Pipe or spoon a small dollop of the herbed cream cheese onto each cucumber round.
4. Top with a folded strip of smoked salmon and a few capers.
5. Finish with cracked black pepper and a tiny sprig of dill. Serve chilled.

Notes

Assemble within an hour of serving so the cucumbers stay crisp. Pat them dry before topping.