Preparation time: 10–15 minutes
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Serves: 4–6 people (as a canapé)
These cucumber bites are light, fresh and effortlessly refined. Crisp cucumber rounds are topped with silky smoked salmon, a bright lemon and lime mayonnaise, and finished with charcoal salt and fresh dill for a clean, elegant finish.
Image: Chelsea Dishes, LLC
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber
- Smoked salmon, sliced
- Lemon & lime mayonnaise
- Charcoal salt
- Fresh dill
Method
Prepare the cucumber
- Wash the cucumber thoroughly.
- Slice into rounds approximately ½ cm thick.
- Arrange the cucumber slices neatly on a serving plate.
Prepare the salmon
- Gently pull apart the smoked salmon into small, bite-sized pieces.
Assemble
- Dollop a small amount of lemon and lime mayonnaise onto each cucumber slice.
- Place a piece of smoked salmon on top.
- Lightly sprinkle with charcoal salt.
- Finish with a small pinch of fresh dill on each piece.
Why this works
This is all about balance and restraint. The cucumber provides a crisp, refreshing base, while the smoked salmon adds richness. The citrus in the mayonnaise cuts through beautifully, and the charcoal salt enhances flavour while adding a subtle visual contrast.
Serving suggestion
Serve immediately as a canapé or light starter. These are ideal for entertaining — simple to prepare, visually refined, and easy to eat in a single bite.
Hot tip
Assemble just before serving to keep the cucumber crisp. If preparing ahead, slice the cucumber and portion the salmon, then assemble at the last minute for the best texture and presentation.
Cucumber Bites
Preparation time: 10–15 minutes | Serves: 4–6 people (as a canapé)
These cucumber bites are light, fresh and effortlessly refined. Crisp cucumber rounds are topped with silky smoked salmon, a bright lemon and lime mayonnaise, and finished with charcoal salt and fresh dill for a clean, elegant finish.
Image: Chelsea Dishes, LLC
Ingredients
Method
Prepare the cucumber
Prepare the salmon
Assemble
Why this works
This is all about balance and restraint. The cucumber provides a crisp, refreshing base, while the smoked salmon adds richness. The citrus in the mayonnaise cuts through beautifully, and the charcoal salt enhances flavour while adding a subtle visual contrast.
Serving suggestion
Serve immediately as a canapé or light starter. These are ideal for entertaining — simple to prepare, visually refined, and easy to eat in a single bite.
Hot tip
Assemble just before serving to keep the cucumber crisp. If preparing ahead, slice the cucumber and portion the salmon, then assemble at the last minute for the best texture and presentation.