Description
Light, refreshing, and keto-friendly cucumber sandwich bites perfect for summer snacking, pool days, and backyard hangouts. These no-cook snacks combine crisp cucumber slices with creamy, flavorful fillings for a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers
- ½ cup (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 4 oz (115g) smoked salmon or turkey slices (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional extras: capers, sliced olives, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Wash and dry cucumbers thoroughly. Slice into ¼-inch thick rounds. Pat dry with paper towels to remove moisture.
- In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped dill, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly mixed and fluffy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture on one cucumber slice. Add a small piece of smoked salmon or turkey if using. Top with another cucumber slice to form a sandwich. Press gently to stick together.
- Optionally, garnish each bite with a caper, olive slice, or sprinkle of red pepper flakes. Place assembled bites on a platter and chill in the fridge for at least 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve chilled and enjoy as a refreshing snack.
Notes
[‘Soften cream cheese ahead of time for easy spreading.’, ‘Pat cucumber slices dry to prevent sogginess.’, ‘Assemble just before serving to keep bites crisp.’, ‘Use a serrated knife for cleaner cucumber slices.’, ‘Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 24 hours.’, ‘Add a teaspoon of water or lemon juice if cream cheese mixture is too thick.’]
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 35
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 1.5
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
Keywords: cucumber sandwich bites, keto snacks, low carb snacks, summer snacks, no cook snacks, healthy snacks, pool snacks