Salmon and Cucumber Bites

Health Staff
Updated
Dramatically cut the calories out of this simple canape by subbing crisp cucumber slices for bread. The freshness of the cucumbers pairs well with the smoked salmon and creamy topping. This easy-peasy appetizer is great to serve at parties. Guests with love the way they taste and the fact that they are only 14 calories!

Yields: Makes: 44 (serving size: 1 bite)

Ingredients

  • 1 (12-inch) cucumber

  • 1 freshly grated lemon zest

  • 2 fresh lemon juice

  • 4 crème fraîche

  • 1/8 pepper

  • 4 pre-packaged smoked salmon, cut into inch-long strips

  • 2 fresh dill, chopped, for garnish

Nutrition

calories 14

fat 1.1g

saturated fat 0.7g

monounsaturated fat 0.1g

polyunsaturated fat 0.0g

protein 1g

carbohydrate 1g

fiber 0.0g

cholesterol 4mg

iron 0.0mg

sodium 21mg

calcium 2mg

Directions

  1. To assemble, top a cucumber slice with a strip of salmon, a dollop (about 1/2 tsp) of crème fraîche mixture, and garnish with dill.