Cottage Cheese Protein Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites
These elegant cucumber bites offer a creamy, fresh, and satisfying option for gatherings. Their polished presentation makes them especially worth serving.
Ingredients
For the Whipped Cottage Cheese
- 2 cups Whole Milk Cottage Cheese, Drained
- 4 oz Cream Cheese, Softened
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill, Chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Cucumber Bites
- 2 English Cucumbers
- 8 oz Smoked Salmon
- 2 tablespoons Capers, Drained
- 2 tablespoons Finely Chopped Red Onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
Equipment
- food processor
- fine mesh strainer
- piping bag
Instructions
- Drain the cottage cheese in a fine mesh strainer for 15 minutes. This removes excess whey and keeps the topping thick enough to hold its shape.
- Blend the drained cottage cheese, cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, and black pepper in a food processor until completely smooth.
- Transfer the whipped cottage cheese to a covered container and refrigerate it for 20 minutes. Chilling gives the mixture a firmer, creamier texture.
- Cut the cucumbers into 1/2-inch rounds and pat the surfaces dry. Arrange the rounds in a single layer on a serving platter.
- Spoon or pipe a generous mound of whipped cottage cheese onto each cucumber round. Fold a small piece of smoked salmon over the top.
- Garnish the bites with capers, red onion, fresh dill, and lemon zest. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for no more than 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 8gFat: 5g