Description
These 5 Easy Dilly Cucumber Bites are a refreshing and simple appetizer featuring crisp cucumber rounds topped with a creamy dill mixture and various flavorful toppings like smoked salmon, feta, and roasted red peppers. Perfect for entertaining, these no-cook snacks are light, colorful, and ready in just 15 minutes, making them an ideal choice for a quick yet elegant starter.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 large cucumbers, sliced into ½-inch rounds
Creamy Dill Mixture
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Toppings (choose as desired)
- Smoked salmon pieces
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Sliced black olives
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Roasted red pepper strips
- Dried oregano (for garnish)
- Paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Creamy Dill Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, finely chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Cucumber Bites: Spoon or pipe a dollop of the dill cream mixture onto each cucumber slice to form the base of each bite.
- Add Toppings: Top each cucumber slice with one of the following toppings: (1) Classic Dilly Salmon: a small piece of smoked salmon and extra dill; (2) Mediterranean Feta Bite: crumbled feta and a sliced black olive; (3) Tomato Herb Delight: half a cherry tomato with a sprinkle of dried oregano; (4) Red Pepper & Dill: a strip of roasted red pepper with a pinch of paprika; or (5) Simple Creamy Dill: just the creamy dill mixture garnished with a fresh dill sprig.
- Chill: Place the assembled cucumber bites in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and to keep them crisp and refreshing.
- Serve: Arrange the cucumber bites on a platter and serve as a light and elegant appetizer perfect for gatherings or casual snacking.
Notes
- Make ahead: prepare and refrigerate for up to 4 hours in advance for convenience.
- Dairy-free option: substitute cream cheese and sour cream with plant-based alternatives.
- Use English cucumbers for more uniform, bite-sized rounds that hold toppings well.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to taste and dietary needs.
