Salmon Cucumber Appetizers

We actually just call them “Salmon bites” at our house but I thought that sounded a little casual.

We use the smoked salmon from Sam’s club for multiple dishes

It’s pretty easy to put together and tastes amazing. We don’t, but you can surely substitute low fat cream cheese to make it healthier. As it is, I say “it has fish. So good for you!” and call it a day.

Start with an 8 ounce block of cream cheese, at room temperature or microwaved for a bit (or you will have difficulty mixing everything in. Ask me how I know…)

Mix in 3 tablespoons of dry ranch powder. You can purchase it, but I make my own

1 C Buttermilk powder

6 tablespoons dried parsley

2 Tablespoons dried dill

1 teaspoon lemon juice powder

3teaspoon black pepper

3 tablespoon garlic powder

3 tablespoon onion powder

3 tablespoons dried chives

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Room temperature cream cheese is the key here…

Mix well. Add 3 tablespoons of sour cream, the juice of one half a lemon, and 1 tablespoon dried chives. Mix well again. Add 4 tablespoons capers (or more. We love them!)

After mixing, add to a gallon bag or a piping bag. If you use a tip make sure it is a tip with a large opening or the capers will block the tip!

Chill in the refrigerator for an hour or more, to let the flavors develop.

Peel and slice a cucumber on a bias (not necessary but mine was very thin and I wanted large pieces). I used an English cucumber but have made this with normal ones as well. I leave part of the skin on for visual interest, and because I like it.

Cut a corner off the side of the gallon bag and pipe some of the cream cheese mix to each of the cucumbers. Using a piping tip of course would give you prettier blobs.