Cucumber Cups with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon

Name: Cucumber Cups with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 24 cucumber cups
Ingredients: 1 ⅓ large cucumbers; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 2-inch strips; 24 small fresh dill sprigs

Rating: 4.46 stars

37 Ratings
25 Reviews
10 Photos

Classic combos are classic because the flavors go well together! Dill, cucumber, and smoked fish are combined with a bit of lemon to perk things up. Small pieces of smoked trout would be a good substitute for the salmon in this pretty, easy, no-cook hors d'oeuvre. Cucumber cups can be assembled and kept chilled in an airtight container 1 day ahead of time.

By RuthE

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Recipe Summary

prep:

40 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

24 cucumber cups

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 12 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 ⅓ large cucumbers
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 2-inch strips
24 small fresh dill sprigs

Directions

Step 1
Trim ends from cucumbers and cut crosswise into 24 (3/4-inch-thick) rounds. Scoop a 1/2-inch-deep depression from one side of each round with a small melon-baller, forming little cups. Drain cucumbers, cup sides down, on paper towels for 15 minutes.

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Step 2
Beat cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper together in a bowl. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture into each cucumber cup. Top each cup with 1 salmon strip and 1 dill sprig.

Cook's Note:

You can substitute reduced-fat cream cheese for cream cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

49 calories; protein 2.7g; carbohydrates 1.5g; fat 3.8g; cholesterol 12.6mg; sodium 103.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (25)

Most helpful positive review

Patricia

04/04/2015

Substitute Boursin cheese and add a couple capers. Had this in England about ten years ago and have been making it ever since. Read More

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(22)

Most helpful critical review

Yoga Chick

06/11/2018

I must have missed the boat with this recipe. Seems everyone who reviewed it loved it. I thought it was nasty and threw it out. Read More

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(1)

37 Ratings

5 star values: 23
4 star values: 10
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 1

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Patricia

04/04/2015

Substitute Boursin cheese and add a couple capers. Had this in England about ten years ago and have been making it ever since. Read More

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(22)

Jessica DeCesare

11/14/2015

I tried it the first time with Boursin cheese and capers as mentioned by the one review and it was delicious! Read More

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(4)

mommajama

08/15/2016

Made homemade Boursin cheese and used. Hubby loved this recipe. Read More

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(3)

PCT

12/26/2018

Delicious appetizers. Made with lactose free cream cheese and bit of sour cream. Could have cut cucumbers a bit thinner. Used hot house cucumbers with soft skins, could have used Persian or Armenian cucumbers. Definitely need a melon baller. Read More

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(2)

KimcheeMomma

04/18/2019

I made this with a trio pack of salmon and put different toppings on each type of salmon. Dill on the dill salmon capers on the plain thinly sliced red onion on herb and pepper salmon. I also added a touch more lemon juice so I could whip this very light. I piped on the cream cheese mixture onto the cucumber and on top on the salmon under the toppings. This was the only item that was completely gone by the end of the party. We had about 15 dishes. I will definitely bring this to all future gatherings!!!! Oh and I used hot house cucumbers Read More

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(2)

Dana Hickman

12/18/2016

Followed recipe cumcumber slices were a bit too thick. Good flavor nice presentation. Read More

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(1)

Teowonna Clifton

12/17/2018

I made this for a Christmas party and it went over very well. Even people who 'weren't sure' about it liked it after they gave it a try. I used the long English cucumber with little to no seeds. If you allow the cucumbers to drain well I don't think you need to make the 'cups'. Read More

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(1)

Vickie

10/22/2018

I made it with strained greek yoghurt because my husband is lactose intolerant and kept everything else the same. It was great and very easy. Will keep this recipe active Read More

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(1)

Mechelina

03/04/2018

A beautiful and delicious appetizer. The combination of textures and flavors is divine. Didn t modify the recipe one bit. These will be a party regular for me from now on. Read More

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(1)

Yoga Chick

06/11/2018

I must have missed the boat with this recipe. Seems everyone who reviewed it loved it. I thought it was nasty and threw it out. Read More

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(1)

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Cucumber Cups with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 49.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 5 %

carbohydrates: 1 %

dietary fiber: 1 %

sugars:

fat: 6 %

saturated fat: 11 %

cholesterol: 4 %

vitamin a iu: 5 %

niacin equivalents: 7 %

vitamin c: 3 %

folate: 1 %

calcium: 2 %

iron: 2 %

magnesium: 3 %

potassium: 2 %

sodium: 4 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Patricia

04/04/2015

Substitute Boursin cheese and add a couple capers. Had this in England about ten years ago and have been making it ever since.

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(22)

Jessica DeCesare

11/14/2015

I tried it the first time with Boursin cheese and capers as mentioned by the one review and it was delicious!

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(4)

mommajama

08/15/2016

Made homemade Boursin cheese and used. Hubby loved this recipe.

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(3)

PCT

12/26/2018

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KimcheeMomma

04/18/2019

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Dana Hickman

12/18/2016

Followed recipe cumcumber slices were a bit too thick. Good flavor nice presentation.

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(1)

Teowonna Clifton

12/17/2018

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(1)

Vickie

10/22/2018

I made it with strained greek yoghurt because my husband is lactose intolerant and kept everything else the same. It was great and very easy. Will keep this recipe active

Helpful

(1)

Mechelina

03/04/2018

A beautiful and delicious appetizer. The combination of textures and flavors is divine. Didn t modify the recipe one bit. These will be a party regular for me from now on.

Helpful

(1)

Yoga Chick