Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped (plus more for garnish)
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons horseradish optional
- 16 ounces smoked salmon cut into bite-size pieces
- Toothpicks optional, for serving
Instructions
- Peel and slice the cucumbers into even 1-inch rounds; arrange them neatly on a serving platter.
- In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with chopped fresh dill, salt, pepper, and horseradish (if using) until smooth.
- Spread a small layer of the cream cheese mixture on each cucumber round. Top with a piece of smoked salmon and garnish with an extra sprig of dill if desired. Optionally, secure with a toothpick.
- Chill the assembled appetizers in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
