Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Squares

Health score
9%
Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Squares
45 min.
16
101kcal

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Looking for a delightful appetizer that will impress your guests and elevate your next gathering? Look no further than these Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Squares! This elegant dish combines the rich flavors of thinly sliced smoked salmon with the refreshing crunch of cucumber, all atop a delicate base of pumpernickel cocktail bread. Not only are these squares a feast for the eyes, but they’re also a light and healthy option, clocking in at just 101 calories per square.

Ideal for any occasion—be it a chic cocktail party, a festive holiday gathering, or a casual snack with friends—these bites effortlessly blend sophistication with simplicity. The zingy horseradish mixed with creamy sour cream complements the salmon perfectly, creating a harmonious flavor profile that your taste buds will love. And with a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can whip them up with ease, allowing more time for you to enjoy your company.

Whether you're serving them as an antipasto platter, starter, or a snack, these Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Squares are sure to become a hit. Plus, the recipe allows for some make-ahead options, so you can stay stress-free while entertaining. Get ready to indulge in a taste of luxury that’s surprisingly simple to achieve!

Ingredients

  •  cucumber english peeled
  • 1.5 tablespoons horseradish drained
  • 16 slices pumpernickel bread 
  • 0.3 lb salmon smoked thinly sliced cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • tablespoons cream sour

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • plastic wrap
  • mandoline
  • serrated knife

Directions

  1. Halve cucumber crosswise and thinly julienne lengthwise, preferably with a mandoline or other manual slicer, working around core. Discard core.
  2. Stir together sour cream, horseradish, and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Divide bread into 4 stacks and cut stacks into 1 1/2-inch squares with a serrated knife, discarding crusts. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon sour cream onto center of each bread square, then top with a folded piece of salmon.
  4. Top salmon with a small amount of cucumber, twirled into a mound.
  5. • Cucumber can be julienned 2 hours ahead and chilled, covered.• Bread can be topped with cream and salmon 6 hours ahead and chilled, covered with dampened paper towels and plastic wrap. Top with cucumber just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories101kcal
Protein16.95%
Fat19.4%
Carbs63.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.69
Glycemic Load
7.39
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.8721739623858%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:100.69kcal
5.03%
Fat:2.2g
3.39%
Saturated Fat:0.67g
4.18%
Carbohydrates:16.25g
5.42%
Net Carbohydrates:14.03g
5.1%
Sugar:0.75g
0.83%
Cholesterol:4.29mg
1.43%
Sodium:253.96mg
11.04%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.33g
8.66%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.79%
Selenium:10.4µg
14.85%
Fiber:2.22g
8.88%
Vitamin D:1.21µg
8.08%
Folate:32.29µg
8.07%
Phosphorus:76.94mg
7.69%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.49%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.99%
Vitamin B3:1.35mg
6.76%
Copper:0.12mg
5.87%
Iron:1.04mg
5.78%
Magnesium:21.82mg
5.46%
Vitamin B12:0.24µg
4.01%
Zinc:0.56mg
3.73%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.52%
Potassium:115.61mg
3.3%
Vitamin K:3.42µg
3.26%
Calcium:30.87mg
3.09%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.56%
Vitamin E:0.25mg
1.69%
Vitamin C:0.92mg
1.11%
Vitamin A:53.92IU
1.08%
Source:Epicurious