Cucumber Bites with Herbed Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon

These cucumber bites pair herbed cream cheese with savory smoked salmon for a refreshing appetizer.

Ingredients

• 1 large cucumber
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced
• 8 ounces smoked salmon, sliced
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Slice the cucumber into 1/4 inch thick rounds and set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped dill, minced chives, lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
3. Spread about a teaspoon of the herbed cream cheese mixture on each cucumber slice.
4. Top each cucumber slice with a piece of smoked salmon.
5. Arrange the cucumber bites on a serving platter and garnish with additional dill if desired.
6. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

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