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    Mini Smoked Salmon & Pesto Yogurt Phyllo Bites

    Published: Dec 29, 2014 · Modified: Mar 30, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 25 Comments

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    It's not a cocktail party without smoked salmon. These bite-sized phyllo appetizers, with a yogurt pesto sauce, will be gone in a flash! Thank you to Athens Foods for helping me to share this recipe with you.
    Mini Smoked Salmon and Pesto Yogurt Phyllo Bites...Fantastic for New Year's Eve or any cocktail party! 52 calories and 1 Weight Watchers point for 2 bites. | cookincanuck.com #healthy

    If your family is anything like mine, smoked salmon doesn’t last long in the house. And when I say “not long”, I mean less than half an hour. Apparently my boys were fitted with a smoked salmon homing device at birth.

    Naturally, that means that there needs to be a smoked salmon appetizer at our New Year’s Eve celebration, served about an hour before our annual fondue feast. You know, “to tide us over so we don’t get too hungry”. Right. The truth of the matter is that there would be a small rebellion if there wasn’t smoked salmon on New Year’s Eve.

    Mini Smoked Salmon and Pesto Yogurt Phyllo Bites...Fantastic for New Year's Eve or any cocktail party! 52 calories and 1 Weight Watchers point for 2 bites. | cookincanuck.com #healthy

    Our New Year’s Eve phyllo shell line-up started with Mini Hummus & Roasted Pepper Phyllo Bites (also great for afternoon snacking, I’ve discovered), moved to Sherry Shrimp & Tarragon Phyllo Bites and is finishing with a bang with these smoked salmon and yogurt pesto bites.

    I know that you’ll be madly making appetizers and decorating the house for your New Year’s Eve party on the 31st. Or, you know, drinking champagne at 5pm while reading the annual Darwin Awards, which make all of us feel so much smarter. Either way, you’ll be happy to know that all of the components can be prepared ahead of time, then assembled just before serving.

    Mini Smoked Salmon and Pesto Yogurt Phyllo Bites...Fantastic for New Year's Eve or any cocktail party! 52 calories and 1 Weight Watchers point for 2 bites. | cookincanuck.com #healthy

    Just dice the tomatoes, mix the pesto into the yogurt and cut the smoked salmon into bite-sized pieces.

    Then, pull the Athens Mini Fillo Shells out of the freezer. By the time you finish filling the shells, they will be defrosted and ready for serving.

    Mini Smoked Salmon and Pesto Yogurt Phyllo Bites...Fantastic for New Year's Eve or any cocktail party! 52 calories and 1 Weight Watchers point for 2 bites. | cookincanuck.com #healthy

    Even though I love to fill these phyllo shells with savory ingredients (what can I say, I’m a lover of all-things savory and salty), they are fantastic for bite-sized desserts, such as my Mini Lemon Meringue Pie Phyllo Bites (link) or Gimme Some Oven’s Baklava Cups (link).

    For more details on the mini fillo shells and other Athens Foods products, be sure to follow them on Facebook, on Pinterest and Twitter.

    Other healthy appetizer recipes:

    Cookin' Canuck's Skinny Pesto Pizza Crostini
    Cookin' Canuck's Mini Avocado & Hummus Quesadillas

    Mini Smoked Salmon & Pesto Yogurt Phyllo Bites

    It's not a cocktail party without smoked salmon. These bite-sized appetizers will be gone in a flash!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizers
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Healthy Hors D'Oeuvres
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 15 Servings
    Calories: 49kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
    • 3 tablespoons basil pesto
    • 2 boxes Athens Mini Fillo shells 30 shells total, defrosted
    • ½ cup diced tomatoes no seeds
    • 4 ounces smoked salmon cut into 30 pieces
    • 1 green onion scallion, thinly sliced
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    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt and pesto until combined.
    • Fill each mini fillo shell with some diced tomato, about ½ teaspoon of the yogurt mixture and 1 piece of smoked salmon.
    • Garnish with the sliced green onion. Serve.

    Notes

    Weight Watcher Points: 1 (Points+), 1 (Old Points)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2Filled Bites | Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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    Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Athens Foods. All opinions are my own. This post contains links to my Amazon affiliate page. Any revenue made from sales through these links helps to support this blog. Thank you!

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      1. Taylor+@+Food+Faith+Fitness

        December 31, 2014 at 5:51 am

        We eat smoked salmon like it's going out of style! These little bites are perfect for a last minute party appetizer tonight! Pinned 🙂

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      2. Susan

        December 30, 2014 at 1:26 pm

        Smoked salmon is quite popular in my family too. This is perfect little appetizer. Love that yogurt and pesto combination.

        Reply
      3. fabiola@notjustbaked

        December 30, 2014 at 12:54 pm

        These are the perfect bite sized appetizer. I am a huge salmon lover, so they are right up my alley.

        Reply
      4. Lori Hart

        December 30, 2014 at 11:34 am

        This is the perfect appetizer for me to bring to our next Wine Club event. Thanks!
        Cheers,
        Lori

        Reply
      5. Brenda@Sugar-Free+Mom

        December 30, 2014 at 5:43 am

        I love smoked slamon, so pretty!

        Reply
      6. Nicole

        December 29, 2014 at 11:55 pm

        Smoked salmon doesn't last long at my house either ... because I eat it all! These look fantastic!

        Reply
      7. Ginny+McMeans

        December 29, 2014 at 7:55 pm

        I love those little Phyllo Bites. It is so nice to be able to prepare for the party in advance. Thanks for a delicious recipe.

        Reply
      8. christine

        December 29, 2014 at 7:34 pm

        Great appetizer. Those phyllo cups make entertaining so much easier, they're so versatile.

        Reply
      9. Alida

        December 29, 2014 at 7:04 pm

        What a perfect appetizer for New Year's or any celebration! Healthy yet elegant...and super tasty!

        Reply
      10. Angie | Big Bear's Wife

        December 29, 2014 at 5:57 pm

        They're beautiful! I love those Mini Fillo shells!

        Reply
      11. Bea

        December 29, 2014 at 5:02 pm

        I need to get on your party invitation list 😉 ~ these look absolutely beautiful plus delicious!!! Love that these little phyllo bites...

        Reply
      12. Martha@A+Family+Feast

        December 29, 2014 at 2:32 pm

        Another delicious little appetizer recipe! This one is definitely my favorite!

        Reply
      13. Barbara @ Barbara Bakes

        December 29, 2014 at 2:00 pm

        You always make the best savory appetizers. I love how easy these are to make too.

        Reply
      14. Liz+@+The+Lemon+Bowl

        December 29, 2014 at 1:11 pm

        We love smoked salmon and actually ate it on Christmas morning! My husband would love those bites!

        Reply
      15. Julie @ Willow Bird Baking

        December 29, 2014 at 11:52 am

        Totally perfect for NYE!

        Reply
      16. foodwanderings

        December 29, 2014 at 11:17 am

        This mini smoked salmon & pesto yogurt phyllo are perfect NYE party bites. I suspect once or twice I picked those Athens ready made cups when I was in a bind and needed to put something pretty but quick together in a rush.

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      17. Heather | girlichef

        December 29, 2014 at 9:41 am

        Oh, these look irresistible! I think I was born with one of those homing beacons, too. 😉 Such great little nibbles for any party!

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      18. claire+@the+realistic+nutritionist

        December 29, 2014 at 9:38 am

        These are gorgeous!! Great bites for the holiday.

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      19. Stephanie+@+Back+for+Seconds

        December 29, 2014 at 9:37 am

        I love mini food. These look fantastic!

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      20. The+Food+Hunter

        December 29, 2014 at 9:09 am

        What a yummy appetizer.

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