Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites – Low Carb and Gluten-Free!

Summer makes me want to nibble on light foods that don’t require turning on the stove. These Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites are the result of a recent trip to the farmer’s market where I picked up some smoked salmon from up north, sheep yogurt, and beautiful organic cucumber. All these bites needed was salmon’s best friend: a sprig of dill, and it was love with each bite!

Serving Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites on cucumber slices makes these babies low carb and gluten-free which makes them great to serve or bring to a party. Oh, and did I mention they’re super quick and easy to make?

You can speed things up by using a mandolin to slice your cucumber. That will also help make them look perfect 🙂 If you like, make these extra fancy by cutting the cucumber on a diagonal for a sophisticated angled look or if you have a slicer that makes cool shapes, even better!

Health Benefits of Salmon

• Oily fish such as salmon and trout are excellent sources of protein, omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D.
• Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish lower the risk of abnormal heart beats called arrhythmias. These heart-healthy fats also prevent plaque buildup in the arteries and can help lower blood pressure. Omega-3s lower triglyceride levels, a type of fat in the blood linked to heart disease.
• A 3 ounce serving (about the size of your palm or a computer mouse) of salmon has 500 IU of vitamin D which is what most of us need in a day.
• For a healthy heart, choose at least 2 servings of fatty fish a week (1 serving is the size of a deck of cards). Fatty fish includes salmon, trout, mackerel, sardines, and Arctic Char. Check www.seachoice.org and www.oceanwise.ca for a list of sustainable fish that are lower in mercury and other pollutants.

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites - Low Carb and Gluten-Free!

1 2 3 4 5 Votes: 12 Rating: 4.42 You: Rate this recipe!

Print Recipe

Add to Meal Plan: Select Course to Add: BreakfastLunchSnackDinner This recipe has been added to your Meal Plan

These quick and easy Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites are gluten free and low carb. They offer a healthy boost of protein, omega-3s and vitamin D, making you cool as a cucumber in no time!

• CourseAppetizer, Fish, Potluck, Snack
• Cuisineamerican, British, Canadian, Nordic, Party Food, Sports Night

Servings	Prep Time
4	10 minutes

Servings Prep Time 4 10 minutes

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites - Low Carb and Gluten-Free! 1 2 3 4 5 Votes: 12 Rating: 4.42 You: Rate this recipe! Print Recipe Add to Meal Plan: Select Course to Add: BreakfastLunchSnackDinner This recipe has been added to your Meal Plan These quick and easy Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites are gluten free and low carb. They offer a healthy boost of protein, omega-3s and vitamin D, making you cool as a cucumber in no time! CourseAppetizer, Fish, Potluck, Snack Cuisineamerican, British, Canadian, Nordic, Party Food, Sports Night Servings Prep Time 4 10 minutes Servings Prep Time 4 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber large
• 4 ounces yogurt (plain, Greek or thicker yogurt such as Icelandic yogurt or Skyr will work best)
• 6 ounces smoked salmon sliced
• 1/2 cup dill

Servings:

Units:MetricUS Imperial

Instructions

1. Slice the cucumber into rounds or use a mandolin. Smear with some yogurt, top with a piece of smoked salmon and a sprig of dill. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites - Low Carb and Gluten-Free!

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 8%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g

Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g

Cholesterol 24mg 8%

Sodium 370mg 15%

Potassium 318mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates 6g 2%

Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2%

Sugars 2g

Protein 13g 26%

Vitamin A 61%

Vitamin C 36%

Calcium 5%

Iron 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.