Cucumber Bites with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon

These elegant smoked salmon appetizer bites are made with cucumber slices topped with herby cream cheese, smoked salmon strips, fresh dill, and a bit of lemon to perk things up.

Ingredients

  • 24 slices cucumber, each about ¾-inch thick
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 2-inch strips
  • 24 small fresh dill sprigs