Description
Cucumber Canapés with Smoked Salmon Mousse are a fresh, elegant, and healthy finger food perfect for parties or gatherings. These bite-sized canapés combine the crispness of cucumber with a creamy, tangy smoked salmon mousse made from cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and fresh herbs. Easy to prepare in large quantities, they delight guests with their refreshing flavors and sophisticated presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Smoked Salmon Mousse
- 150g / 5 oz smoked salmon
- 150g / 5 oz cream cheese, softened (Philadelphia recommended)
- 2 tbsp / 30g sour cream
- 2 tbsp / 40g mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup fresh dill, roughly chopped (substitute chives if desired)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tsp lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Canapés
- 3 long cucumbers (Telegraph / English) or 6 standard cucumbers
- Extra dill sprigs for garnish
- Lemon slices for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Smoked Salmon Mousse: In a food processor or blender, combine the smoked salmon, softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, chopped dill, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure an even texture.
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Wash the cucumbers thoroughly. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice the cucumbers into thin rounds, about 1/4 inch thick. Pat dry to remove excess moisture to prevent sogginess.
- Assemble the Canapés: Spread a generous dollop or use a piping bag to pipe the smoked salmon mousse onto each cucumber slice, creating an even layer. Be careful not to overfill, so the toppings don’t slide off.
- Garnish and Serve: Decorate each canapé with a small dill sprig and a thin slice of lemon on top for an added fresh visual appeal and flavor boost. Arrange on a serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve to keep them fresh and cool.
Notes
- Recipe video available for visual guidance on preparation and assembly.
- These canapés are fabulous finger food that’s fast to make in large quantities without fiddly assembly.
- The combination of crisp cucumber with smooth, rich smoked salmon mousse offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
- This recipe is healthy, low in calories, and most guests will find it irresistible at parties or gatherings.
- Substitute chives for dill if preferred, and standard cucumbers can be used if long English cucumbers are unavailable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 canapé
- Calories: 26 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 63 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: approximately 0.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg
