Ingredients:

  • 1 large (1 lb / 450g) English cucumber
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp (2g) lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) black pepper
  • 6 oz (170g) cold-smoked salmon
  • 1 tbsp (6g) Everything Bagel Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp (4g) fresh chives

Instructions:

  1. Slice the English cucumber into uniform rounds about 1/2 inch thick. Lay the slices on a double layer of paper towels and press firmly with another towel to remove excess surface water until slices look matte.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, and pepper. Stir vigorously with a spatula until the mixture is completely smooth and velvety.
  3. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice, smoothing it to the edges.
  4. Carefully fold a small ribbon of smoked salmon on top of the cream cheese to create height.
  5. Sprinkle a pinch of Everything Bagel Seasoning and a few snipped chives over each bite before serving.