Healthy Appetizers

It’s five o’clock, the doorbell could ring any minute, and you still haven’t put out a snack. Healthy appetizers should sort these moments out without making you sweat. That means a little protein, a bright crunch, and something that tastes more indulgent than it is. These smoked salmon–cucumber bites are that kind of appetizer: no oven required, ready in 20 minutes, and easy to multiply for a crowd.

Salmon-Cucumber Yogurt Bites

Makes about 24 pieces

Ingredients

• 1 English cucumber, ideally not waxed
• ¹⁄₂ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk works best)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, plus extra for finishing
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 4 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon
• Fresh black pepper

Method

1. Slice the cucumber into ¹⁄₄-inch-thick rounds. Pat them dry between paper towels so the topping doesn’t slide.
2. In a small bowl, stir the yogurt, dill, lemon zest, and lemon juice together. Taste, and add pepper if you like — go easy on salt, since smoked salmon is naturally salty.
3. Cut the salmon slices into pieces just smaller than the cucumber rounds.
4. Spoon a small dollop of yogurt onto each cucumber round. Top with a folded piece of salmon and a pinch of extra dill.
5. Arrange on a plate and grind a little black pepper over the top right before serving.

🧊 Note: The cucumbers release water as they sit, so assemble these within an hour of serving. For parties, prep the yogurt and slice the cucumbers a few hours ahead, then top right before guests arrive.

People always reach for these first. You get the crispness of the cucumber, the cool tang of the yogurt, and that lovely, salty smoke from the fish. Serve them plated straight from the cutting board, and keep the last few all to yourself — you’ve earned one.

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