Smoked Salmon Cucumber Christmas Wreath
A festive smoked salmon cucumber bites recipe for Christmas entertaining.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 English cucumbers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 6 ounces cold-smoked salmon
- 2 tablespoons capers, drained
- 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers: Cut cucumbers into 24 thick rounds and blot both sides dry with paper towels.
- Make the spread: Mix cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, zest, dill, chives, and black pepper until smooth.
- Assemble: Pipe or spoon the spread onto each cucumber round and top with a folded piece of smoked salmon.
- Shape the wreath: Arrange the bites in two rings on a large round platter.
- Garnish: Add capers, dill sprigs, and pomegranate arils. Chill for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Editorial recipe draft: kitchen testing is required before making performance guarantees.