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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon (Low Carb, GAPS, Primal)

    Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon (Low Carb, GAPS, Primal)

    by: Anya·posted: Apr 16, 2019·updated: Aug 29, 2022·4 CommentsThis post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    Healthy smoked salmon on top of cream cheese topped cucumber slices and finished off with Everything Bagel Seasoning. A delicious, super easy, 15 minute, low-carb appetizer. 

    Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon (Low Carb, GAPS, Primal) - Healthy smoked salmon on top of cream cheese topped cucumber slices and finished off with Everything Bagel Seasoning. A delicious, super easy, 15 minute, low-carb appetizer. #lowcarb #appetizers #smokedsalmon

    These are what healthy appetizer dreams are made off.

    Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon (Low Carb, GAPS, Primal)

    Crunchy cucumber slices with luscious cream cheese and smoked wild salmon is enough to make you swoon over this nutrient-dense appetizer. Top that with tart lemon slices, delicious capers, fresh and zesty dill and the ever so popular Everything Bagel Seasoning. 

    Delicious. Easy. Nutritious. The best of the best and yet the most simplest of appetizers the internet has to offer. It works great for holidays such as Easter, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas as well as just a fun snack any time of the week. 

    Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon (Low Carb, GAPS, Primal) - Healthy smoked salmon on top of cream cheese topped cucumber slices and finished off with Everything Bagel Seasoning. A delicious, super easy, 15 minute, low-carb appetizer. #lowcarb #cucumber

    Smoked Salmon Appetizers with Cream Cheese

    Smoked salmon and cream cheese go together so well. Wouldn't you agree? There are so many appetizers you can make in a pinch if you just have these two ingredients on hand.

    It's such a classic pair but gives you a plethora of options to work with. Add dill. Parsley. Lemon or lime. All of that is all so delicious as long as salmon and cream cheese are there.

    The best thing is that these two main ingredients are naturally low carb and GAPS diet compliant. That means it's great for those watching their carbs and on a Simple Carbohydrate healing diet (SCD). Just be sure to read the ingredient label to avoid any food coloring, unnecessary gums and other additives.

    Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon (Low Carb, GAPS, Primal) - Healthy smoked salmon on top of cream cheese topped cucumber slices and finished off with Everything Bagel Seasoning. A delicious, super easy, 15 minute, low-carb appetizer. #lowcarb #appetizers #smokedsalmon

    How to Make Cucumber Smoked Salmon Appetizers Nutrient Dense?

    The best and easiest way to make anything nutrient dense is to source sustainable, wholesome ingredients. That means no refined sugar, no additives, no food coloring.

    In these Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites that means using Wild smoked salmon with NO food coloring.

    That also means using full-fat grass-fed cream cheese. We love Nancy's Yogurt Organic Cream Cheese - the texture, fat content, and flavor is absolutely unbeatable! And they don't add any fillers or gums to their cream cheese. The best part is that their cream cheese is cultured with live probiotics making it a fermented food. This is nutrient-dense at it's finest!

    The toppings are just that - make them as nutrient as you can but ultimately the best is in the fats (salmon + cream cheese). I would suggest using organic lemons especially since the rinds are used.

    Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon (Low Carb, GAPS, Primal) - Healthy smoked salmon on top of cream cheese topped cucumber slices and finished off with Everything Bagel Seasoning. A delicious, super easy, 15 minute, low-carb appetizer. #lowcarb #appetizers #smokedsalmon

    Tips for Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon

    • English cucumber works best for this recipe but if you don't have it local, use two regular cucumbers.  Just remember they will most likely release more juice as soon as they are cut.
    • To release the cream cheese off the knife, just tip it at 45 degrees and press into the cucumber slice to help push the cream cheese off. Use your fingers lightly if needed to keep it even on the cucumber slice.
    • If you don't have Everything Bagel Seasoning from Trader Joe's - use equal parts sesame seeds, garlic powder and granulated onion. You may also use Costco No-Salt Seasoning that works amazingly great as a topping for this easy appetizer.
    • Lemon slices: the rind doesn't bother most adults but may be a nuisance to some (especially children). If so, just peel the lemon before slicing them into thin triangles. If it still bothers you, just omit the lemon triangles but I would recommend to still squeeze the lemon juice over the cucumber bites for that extra tang. 
    • For easier chopping and topping, be sure the dill is dry. Rinse the dill under cold water then wrap in towel to absorb all the water. Allow to air dry completely before chopping, otherwise it will stick to the knife and your hands as you work with it. 

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    Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon (Low Carb, GAPS, Primal) - Healthy smoked salmon on top of cream cheese topped cucumber slices and finished off with Everything Bagel Seasoning. A delicious, super easy, 15 minute, low-carb appetizer. #lowcarb #appetizers #smokedsalmon

    Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon (Low Carb, GAPS, Primal)

    Anya @ Prepare & Nourish
    Healthy smoked salmon on top of cream cheese topped cucumber slices and finished off with lemon, fresh dill, capers, and Everything Bagel Seasoning. A delicious naturally low-carb, GAPS diet, and primal appetizer. 
    4.75 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings of 2 slices each
    Calories 53 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 English cucumber
    • 4 ounces full fat cream cheese
    • 4 ounces smoked salmon
    • 1 lemon
    • 2 sprigs fresh dill
    • 1 tablespoons capers
    • 1 tablespoon Everything Bagel Seasoning
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    Instructions
     

    • Slice the English cucumber into ¼" slices.
    • Spread about a teaspoon of cream cheese on the cucumber slice.
    • Top the cucumber slice with a small piece of smoked salmon. Twist the salmon to give it more dimension.
    • Slice one half of the lemon into thin slices then quarter them to make small triangles. Cut the other lemon half into wedges and set aside.
    • Top the cucumber appetizers with lemon triangles, fresh dill, capers, and sprinkle Everything Bagel seasoning on top.
    • Squeeze the lemon wedges directly over the cucumber appetizers. Enjoy immediately but can be refrigerated for up to one day if needed.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 81mg | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    1. Shams says

      April 24, 2019 at 7:56 am

      Hi Anya,

      Its a must try for vegetarian. I love the combination of flavors and colors. Healthy, filling, and delicious.

      Reply
    2. Alex Porta says

      December 30, 2019 at 2:02 am

      I tried these over the Christmas holidays and they are soo good! The texture of the crunchy cucumber with the soft salmon works perfectly 🙂

      Reply
    3. Ella Watson says

      September 19, 2020 at 10:59 am

      Hi Anya,

      Great recipe. Love the presentation and delicacy. I love the combination of flavors and colors. I couldn't resist making it myself. My whole family loves vegan dishes. They would like it for sure. Thanks for vague less presentation.

      Reply

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