Description
These Cucumber Canapés with Smoked Salmon Mousse are a refreshing and elegant appetizer perfect for gatherings. Featuring creamy smoked salmon mousse atop crisp cucumber slices, this recipe combines fresh dill, garlic, and lemon for a flavorful, healthy finger food that’s quick to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Smoked Salmon Mousse
- 150g / 5 oz smoked salmon
- 150g / 5 oz cream cheese, softened (Philadelphia recommended)
- 2 tbsp / 30g sour cream
- 2 tbsp / 40g mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped (or substitute chives)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tsp lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Cucumber Base
- 3 long cucumbers (Telegraph / English) or 6 standard cucumbers
- Extra dill sprigs for garnish
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Smoked Salmon Mousse: In a food processor or blender, combine the smoked salmon, softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped dill, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Slice the Cucumbers: Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them into 1/4 inch thick rounds. For standard cucumbers, peel if desired before slicing, whereas Telegraph cucumbers can be sliced with the skin on for extra crunch and color.
- Assemble the Canapés: Using a small spoon or piping bag, dollop or pipe the smoked salmon mousse onto each cucumber slice, covering the surface evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Decorate each canapé with a small sprig of fresh dill and optionally add a thin lemon slice on the side for an elegant touch. Arrange them on a serving platter and keep refrigerated until serving.
Notes
- This recipe is great for making large quantities quickly, perfect for parties and gatherings.
- The smoked salmon mousse can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
- Using fresh dill really enhances the flavor, but chives can be substituted if preferred.
- These canapés are both healthy and low in calories, making them ideal for a light snack or appetizer.
- Video tutorial available above for visual guidance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 26 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 63 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg
