Cucumber, Carrot and Smoked Salmon Crudités

Cucumber, Carrot and Smoked Salmon Crudités
20 min.
24
25kcal

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Looking for a delightful and refreshing appetizer that will impress your guests without taking up too much of your time? Look no further than our Cucumber, Carrot, and Smoked Salmon Crudités! This vibrant dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor and nutrition, making it the perfect starter for any occasion.

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a platter that serves 24 people, making it an ideal choice for parties, gatherings, or even a casual snack. The combination of creamy, tangy cream cheese blended with the rich, smoky flavor of salmon lox creates a delicious filling that pairs perfectly with the crispness of fresh cucumber and carrot slices. Each bite is a delightful explosion of taste and texture, sure to satisfy both your palate and your guests.

With only 25 calories per serving, this dish is a guilt-free indulgence that fits seamlessly into any diet. The addition of fresh dill adds a fragrant touch, elevating the dish to a whole new level. Whether you choose to serve them on their own or with a side of crackers, these crudités are a fantastic way to kick off your meal or enjoy as a light snack. Get ready to impress with this easy yet elegant recipe!

Ingredients

  • ounces salmon finely chopped
  • 0.5 package cream cheese softened (8-ounce size)
  • 0.8 teaspoon dill dried fresh chopped
  • large cucumber cut into 1/4-inch slices (12 slices)
  • large carrots cut into 1/4-inch slices (12 slices)
  • serving round buttery crackers 
  • sprigs optional: dill 

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Mix lox, cream cheese and chopped dill weed.
    2. Place lox mixture in decorating bag fitted with large star tip; pipe heaping teaspoonful onto each cucumber and carrot slice or cracker. (Or spoon on cream cheese mixture.)
    3. Garnish each with dill weed sprig.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories25kcal
    Protein13.64%
    Fat66.96%
    Carbs19.4%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    4.33
    Glycemic Load
    0.19
    Inflammation Score
    -4
    Nutrition Score
    1.4617391526699%

    Flavonoids

    Kaempferol
    0.01mg
    Quercetin
    0.01mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:25.24kcal
    1.26%
    Fat:1.9g
    2.93%
    Saturated Fat:1.01g
    6.32%
    Carbohydrates:1.24g
    0.41%
    Net Carbohydrates:1.06g
    0.38%
    Sugar:0.53g
    0.59%
    Cholesterol:5.3mg
    1.77%
    Sodium:41.56mg
    1.81%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:0.87g
    1.75%
    Vitamin A:577.34IU
    11.55%
    Vitamin D:0.4µg
    2.69%
    Selenium:1.22µg
    1.74%
    Vitamin K:1.67µg
    1.59%
    Vitamin B12:0.09µg
    1.46%
    Phosphorus:14.41mg
    1.44%
    Vitamin B2:0.02mg
    1.16%
    Potassium:37.7mg
    1.08%
    Vitamin B6:0.02mg
    1.01%