Cucumber Salmon Cream Cheese Appetizer – Cucumbers, smoked salmon, and cream cheese create an amazing and super easy appetizer. Add some ranch flavor to the mix for pure heaven.
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It’s always entertaining time, right? So, I’m going to start with these impressive bite-sized appetizers. These easy cucumber, salmon, and cream cheese appetizers are a breeze to make, and they’re no-bake, elegant, and really tasty.
My relatives from England were visiting, so I wanted to prepare some tasty delights for our tea party last weekend. I had cream cheese and cucumbers, so all I had to do was pick up some smoked salmon on the way home. They, together with scones and other scrumptious little bites, were a hit! These cucumber, cream cheese, salmon canapes were the first to fly off the platter.
One of my favorite appetizers is a pick-me-up cucumber canapé made with smoked salmon or roasted bell pepper for a vegetarian option. Either option tastes incredible, mainly because of the simple creamy filling.
![Cucumber Salmon Cream Cheese Appetizers ready to impress for a healthy option for your charcuterie board or appetizer platter](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_4604.jpg)
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Cucumbers: Tender, young cucumbers are best. My preference is the hothouse English cucumbers.
- Cream Cheese Filling: Low-fat whipped cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream offer a light yet delicious filling. Add dry ranch dressing mix for a flavor bomb.
- Smoked Salmon: When I hear smoked salmon, I think cream cheese and bagels. Say hi to a gluten-free version. Roasted bell pepper is an excellent vegetarian option.
- Garnish: Chopped chives for garnish is gorgeous but optional.
How to Make Cucumber, Salmon, Cream Cheese Appetizers
![Peel and slice, then make filling](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Cucumber-Salmon-Cream-Cheese-Appetizers-1-4.jpg)
![Assemble your deliciousness](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Cucumber-Salmon-Cream-Cheese-Appetizer-5-6.jpg)
- Prep Cukes: Cut off the ends of the cucumbers. Then make your cucumbers beautiful by peeling strips with a vegetable peeler to create stripes down the sides. Slice the cucumbers into about 1-inch rounds. (Photos 1-2)
- Scoop out the seeds and interior flesh from each cucumber slice. Please be careful not to scoop too much flesh; you just want a hollow to fill with cream cheese filling. (Photo 3)
- Dry: Place the cucumber slices hollow-side-down on a paper towel to soak up excess water.
- Filling: Blend the cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and ranch seasonings in a small bowl. Chill in the fridge. (Photo 4)
- Assemble: When ready to serve, pipe or scoop the cream cheese filling into each cucumber slice. Add a slice of smoked salmon (lox) around or on the cream cheese filling. (Photos 5-6)
- Serve: Decorate with chives and enjoy!
![Cucumber, Salmon, Cream Cheese Appetizers garnished and ready to serve](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_4545-1.jpg)
Flavor Twists
- Veggie swap. Enjoy this appetizer filling in chunks of red bell pepper, top cherry tomato halves, fill celery sticks, etc.
- Full-fat version. I made a low-fat version, but if you’re into keto, feel free to replace low-fat with full-fat ingredients.
![Assembling Cucumber, Salmon, Cream Cheese Appetizers for a healthy appetizer](https://www.africanbites.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/IMG_4519-1.jpg)
Make-Ahead, Serving & Storage
You can make the creamy filling a few days in advance. If you plan on making a bunch, you can peel and slice the cucumbers the day before. One advantage is that it actually dries the cucumber a bit, making it sturdy enough to hold the filling without crying.
However, you’ll want to assemble right before serving so the cucumbers stay fresh without wilting. Arrange them on a lettuce-lined platter for a beautiful presentation. Enjoy!
More Amazing Appetizer Recipes to Try
- Fried Sweet Plantains
- Salmon Croquettes
- Boom Boom Shrimp
- Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Thighs
- Jamaican Saltfish Fritters
Ces says
Have you entered the wiki african food contest? pls say you have or will. your food and pictures are amazing
Nagi@RecipeTin Eats says
Imma, you simply rock. This is just awesome. Coming onto party season I’ve been scouring Pinterest for party ideas and this is exactly the type I love.
You’re just cool!! I love your taste 🙂
ImmaculateBites says
Nagi, you rock too! And always so GENEROUS! Can’t wait to see what you come up with for this party season.