December 29, 2022

Citrusy Smoked Salmon Appetizer

Perfect for your next cocktail party or brunch, these simple, flavourful appetizers will wow your guests with rich smoked salmon lox, lemony cream cheese, and chive cream.

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Pieces of thinly sliced smoked salmon lox sit on a smear of lemon cream cheese, topped with a tiny ring of red onion, a dollop of bright green chive cream, and a sprig of fresh dill. Chopped chives are sprinkled on the plate.

These crisp little bite-sized hors d’oeuvres, or amuse bouche, are the perfect party appetizer to serve to your guests. They will never guess how easy they are to make!

The smoked salmon lox is rich and salty and balances perfectly with the bright lemon cream cheese. The tiny hit of red onion and the more mellow chive cream are a spicy counterpoint to the fresh cucumber. One bite and the combination of flavours mingle to create a surpisingly complex mouthful.

Pieces of thinly sliced smoked salmon lox sit on a smear of lemon cream cheese, topped with a tiny ring of red onion, a dollop of bright green chive cream, and a sprig of fresh dill. Chopped chives are sprinkled on the plate.

These appies are unbelievably easy to make. Don’t get stressed if your chive mush is not perfectly smooth —mine wasn’t! It tastes great no matter how chunky it is.

To keep this morsel on the lighter side, substitute light spreadable cream cheese and fat-free greek yogurt.

Pieces of thinly sliced smoked salmon lox sit on a smear of lemon cream cheese, topped with a tiny ring of red onion, a dollop of bright green chive cream, and a sprig of fresh dill. Chopped chives are sprinkled on the plate.

Let’s talk about the ingredients for this Citrusy Smoked Salmon Appetizer

Smoked Salmon Lox – You can buy this product fresh or frozen. I always recommend you buy from an ethical, sustainable source.

Lemon cream cheese – The bright citrus balances the rich salmon

Chive cream – Easy to make, the chive cream adds the fanciest touch to this easy appetizer

Dill – Fresh dill makes the perfect garnish!

Pieces of thinly sliced smoked salmon lox sit on a smear of lemon cream cheese, topped with a tiny ring of red onion, a dollop of bright green chive cream, and a sprig of fresh dill. Chopped chives are sprinkled on the plate.

Is Citrusy Smoked Salmon Appetizer gluten-free?

Yes, this smoked salmon appetizer is gluten-free.

Fresh dill sprig
Pieces of thinly sliced smoked salmon lox sit on a smear of lemon cream cheese, topped with a tiny ring of red onion, a dollop of bright green chive cream, and a sprig of fresh dill. Chopped chives are sprinkled on the plate.
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Citrusy Smoked Salmon Appetizer

This easy appetizer features smoked salmon lox, cucumber, lemon cream cheese and chive cream.
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Appetizer, chives, cream cheese, dill, greek yogurt, hors d’oeuvres, lox, Party, Smoked Salmon Lox, yogurt
Servings: 18 small bites

Equipment

  • food processor or high speed blender

Ingredients

  • 1 Long English cucumber sliced diagonally into 18 slices
  • 1 package Smoked salmon lox
  • 1/2 container spreadable cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1/4 small red onion sliced into small rings
  • 4 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • fresh dill sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  • In a food processor or clean coffee grinder, pulverize the chives until they are mush. Stir into yogurt and set aside.
  • Stir together cream cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice 1 teaspoon at a time to your taste. I used 3 teaspoons of lemon juice – but I like lemon!
  • Spread 1 teaspoon of lemon cream cheese onto the cucumber. Roll a small piece of salmon lox and place it on the cucumber. Lay a small ring of onion on top of the salmon. Place a small dollop of chive cream on top of the onion. Top with a sprig of dill. Serve immediately.

Notes

Did you make Citrusy Smoked Salmon Appetizer? Post a photo on Instagram, and tag me @dinneratlulus and use the hashtag #dinneratlulus.
Pieces of thinly sliced smoked salmon lox sit on a smear of lemon cream cheese, topped with a tiny ring of red onion, a dollop of bright green chive cream, and a sprig of fresh dill. Chopped chives are sprinkled on the plate.
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