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These cucumber bites with salmon are the perfect bite-sized appetizer. Crispy cucumbers topped with fluffy cream cheese, and the best part is the salty salmon on top. We garnish these bites with everything but the bagel seasoning for the perfect flavorful bite.
Nothing beats bite-sized appetizers, and these little cucumber bites are exactly that! These are the low-carb snack versions of our salmon and cucumber canapes, and they are just as delicious! Each bite is a symphony of texture and flavor; once you start eating them, it’s hard to stop!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These cream cheese-stuffed cucumbers are a healthy and simple appetizer that will be the star of any meal. This recipe uses simple ingredients that you most likely already have, so what are you waiting for?
Ingredients for Cucumber Bites
- Cream cheese filling – a combination of cream cheese, mayo, cream, salt, and black pepper for the best fluffy topping.
- Cucumbers – mini cucumbers cut into ½ inch slices for a bite-sized appetizer.
- Everything but the bagel seasoning – adds so much flavor to each bite.
- Smoked salmon – cut into small pieces, makes the perfect garnish for these cucumber bites.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Cucumber Bites with Salmon
The easiest step-by-step instructions:
- In a small bowl, beat the filling ingredients.
2. Cut cucumbers into ½-inch circles.
3. Add a generous dollop of the cream cheese mixture to the center of each of the cucumber slices. Sprinkle bagel seasoning over the spread and top with a small piece of the salmon. Garnish with more seasoning.
Expert Tips:
- Level up the filing: This is optional, but you could scoop out the center of the cucumbers and fill them up with more cream cheese filling.
- Add more toppings: Create a variety of cucumber bites by experimenting with different toppings. Leave out the salmon for a vegetarian option. Add cherry tomatoes to the top. Garnish with fresh dill or parsley to elevate the bites.
- Other protein. Swap salmon with cooked shrimp for a delicious shrimp bite. You can also use bacon bits.
How to Serve Cucumber Salmon Bites:
- Fourth of July spread: Serve these cucumbers with other fourth of july favorites! Serve this appetizer alongside pulled pork sandwiches and our favorite broccoli cauliflower salad recipe!
- Appetizer arrangement: I think we can all agree that appetizers are the best part of any meal, so why not make a meal out of just appetizers? Serve these cucumber bites with egg and crab-filled cups, and use the leftover cream cheese for bacon jalapeno poppers.
FAQ’S
Cucumbers release moisture, and for that reason, these appetizers are best when served immediately. To prep in advance, assemble the cream cheese filling.
Just like our cucumber tea sandwiches, these cucumber bites can be made vegetarian!
Absolutely, the bites will just be a little larger, that’s it.
You do not have to use a piping bag to pipe the filling; you can just use a teaspoon and scoop the mixture onto the cucumbers.
Store & Reheat
- Storage. Add the cucumber bites to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze. We don’t recommend freezing these cucumber bites.
More Appetizer Recipes
If you enjoyed this cucumber salmon recipe, be sure to try our other simple appetizer recipes; here are some of our favorites:
If you’ve tried this salmon cucumber bites recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below – we appreciate it!
Cucumber Bites with Salmon
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese room temp
- 1 Tbsp mayo
- 1 Tbsp heavy cream
- ⅛ tsp salt
- pinch of black pepper
- 3 mini cucumbers or 1 English cucumber
- 2 tsp everything bagel seasoning
- 2 oz smoked salmon cut into smaller pieces
Instructions
- Beat the cream cheese, mayonnaise, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. Optional: For a more straightforward application, transfer the mixture to a piping bag if desired.
- Cut cucumbers into ½-inch spheres.
- Pipe or add a generous dollop of the cream cheese mixture with a spoon.
- Sprinkle some of the bagel seasoning over the top, then add a small piece of the salmon and sprinkle more seasoning on top.
Notes
- Level up the filing: This is optional, but you could scoop out the center of the cucumbers and fill them up with more cream cheese filling.
- Add more toppings: Create a variety of cucumber bites by experimenting with different toppings. Swap salmon with cooked shrimp for a delicious shrimp bite.
- Store leftovers. If you have any leftovers, store them in the fridge, in an airtight container.
