Cucumber Bites with Dill Cream and Smoked Salmon

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. 1

   Form a cup in each cucumber slice by using a melon baller to scoop a 1/2-inch-deep depression from one side. Place cucumbers, scooped-sides down, onto paper towels to drain for 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Mix cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.

3. 3

   Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture into each cucumber cup. Top each cup with a salmon strip and a dill sprig.