Introduction
Surprise your guests with these refined salmon cucumbers: crisp cucumber slices, creamy cream cheese, and wafer-thin smoked salmon combine to form a light, colorful, and chic appetizer. On the table within 10 minutes, without an oven or complicated preparation.
Ingredients
1 cucumber
100 g cream cheese (room temperature)
200 g smoked salmon, thinly sliced
Optional: fresh dill or chives, finely chopped
Optional: freshly ground black pepper
Instructions:
Preparing the cucumber:
Wash the cucumber and cut into slices about 5 mm thick. Pat them dry with paper towels.
Spreading the cream cheese:
Place the cucumber slices on a serving dish. Spread a thin layer of cream cheese on each slice.
Arranging the salmon:
Place a strip of smoked salmon on each cucumber slice. Fold the salmon loosely for an elegant presentation. Finishing:
Sprinkle with finely chopped dill or chives and a twist of black pepper to taste.
Serving and storage tips
Serving temperature: Serve immediately or chilled within 30 minutes for the best texture.
Presentation: Arrange nicely on a large board or on individual small plates.
Leftovers: Store covered in the refrigerator and consume within 6 hours to keep the cucumber crisp.
Variations
Lemon & capers: Add a few capers and a drop of lemon juice for tangy freshness.
Avocado: Place a thin slice of avocado between cream cheese and salmon for extra creaminess.
Wasabi mayo: Mix some wasabi into the cream cheese for a subtle kick.
Smoked trout: Replace smoked salmon with smoked trout for a variation in flavor.
Tips
Room temperature cream cheese: This way you spread it easily and evenly. Equal slices: Use a mandoline or a sharp knife for uniform thicknesses.
