Description
Chilled Cucumber Salmon Stackers are elegant, no-cook appetizers made with crisp cucumber rounds, creamy cheese, and flaked salmon — a fresh, flavorful bite-sized treat perfect for warm-weather entertaining or light snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 6 oz cream cheese or whipped herbed cheese
- 1 cup flaked cooked salmon (not smoked)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh dill or chives, chopped
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: capers, for garnish
Instructions
- Slice cucumber into ¼-inch rounds and pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, mix cream cheese with lemon zest, herbs, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Spread or pipe a small amount of cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice.
- Top each with a piece of flaked salmon.
- Garnish with additional herbs or capers if desired.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving or serve immediately.
Notes
- Use garlic and herb cheese spread for extra flavor.
- Top with radish or avocado slices for variation.
- Add a pinch of horseradish or hot sauce for heat.
- Best served fresh; store up to 24 hours in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
