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Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites

A delightful appetizer featuring cucumber slices topped with whipped Boursin cheese, smoked salmon, pickled red onions, and garnished with fresh chives and lemon zest.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 bites
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Northern European
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 whole cucumber Cut into ⅓ inch thick slices.
  • 5 oz smoked salmon Sliced into small pieces.
  • 1 box Boursin cheese 5.2oz, creamy with garlic and herbs.
Toppings
  • ¼ cup pickled red onions Chopped.
  • handful fresh chives Finely chopped.
  • 1 whole lemon Zested for flavor.
  • to taste nigella seeds For garnish. Alternatives include black sesame seeds or everything bagel seasoning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cut the cucumber into slices about ⅓ inch thick. Pat them dry on a paper towel.
  2. In a small food chopper or processor, whip the Boursin cheese until light and smooth.
Assembly
  1. Spread a heaped teaspoon of whipped Boursin cheese on each cucumber slice.
  2. Top with a small amount of smoked salmon and a spoonful of chopped pickled onions.
Finishing Touches
  1. Sprinkle nigella seeds over each bite, followed by chopped chives and zest of lemon.

Notes

For best texture, assemble the bites fresh. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Consider alternative toppings for variations.