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    Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Appetizer Recipe with Caper Yogurt

    Published: Dec 30, 2013 · Modified: Sep 5, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 14 Comments

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    This easy smoked salmon and cucumber appetizer recipe is not only smoky, salty and fresh, but low in calories as well. 21 calories and 0 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    Smoked & Cucumber Appetizer Recipe with Caper Yogurt...21 calories and 0 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #recipe #appetizer #weightwatchers #lowcarb

    Smoked salmon is to Vancouver as chowder is to Boston. Growing up in Vancouver, I ate my fair share of the smoky, salt fish. In fact, we kicked off Christmas dinner this year at my parents' house with a small green salad topped with smoked salmon, tomatoes and my grandmother's special dressing. And typically it’s just not the same unless there’s a generous pile of capers nearby.

    As much as I enjoy smoked salmon and capers on crackers, with a smear of cream cheese, I wanted something a little healthier for New Year’s Eve. When you’re diving into cheese fondue and a kamikaze shot (or three!), as is the tradition in our house on December 31st, you need to fit a dose of “healthy” in somewhere.

    Smoked & Cucumber Appetizer Recipe with Caper Yogurt | cookincanuck.com #recipe #appetizer

    The caper yogurt may sound fancy, but it’s as easy as chopping some capers and fresh dill, and stirring them into some plain nonfat Greek yogurt.

    If you like to watch the calorie count as I do, you’ll be happy to know that two of these appetizers total only 20 calories. Yes, you read that right. 2-0 calories.

    The components can be prepared ahead of time, then assembled just before the New Year’s Eve revelers arrive.

    The recipe:

    In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, capers and chopped dill.

    Smoked & Cucumber Appetizer Recipe with Caper Yogurt | cookincanuck.com #recipe #appetizer

    Place 1 teaspoon of yogurt sauce onto each cucumber slice.

    Smoked & Cucumber Appetizer Recipe with Caper Yogurt | cookincanuck.com #recipe #appetizer

    Top each with a piece of smoked salmon and a small sprig of dill. Serve.

    Other light appetizer recipes:

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    Foxes Love Lemons' Greek Chicken Meatballs
    Little Leopard Book's Jicama Chips with Mango Salsa

    Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Appetizer Recipe with Caper Yogurt

    From the kitchen of Cookin Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizers, Appetizers For Entertaining
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Smoked Salmon
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 24 Appetizers
    Calories: 20.7kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon capers chopped
    • 1 tablespoon chopped dill
    • 24 ¼-inch thick English cucumber slices
    • 4 ounces smoked salmon cut into 24 pieces
    • Dill for garnish
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    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, capers and chopped dill.
    • Place 1 teaspoon of yogurt sauce onto each cucumber slice. Top each with a piece of smoked salmon and a small sprig of dill. Serve.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 0 (Freestyle SmartPoints) , 0 (Points+)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2Pieces | Calories: 20.7kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.5g | Protein: 2.7g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 2.6mg | Sodium: 214.2mg | Sugar: 0.3g
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    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      Comments

      1. Ashley F

        July 22, 2019 at 3:15 am

        5 stars
        This was such an easy appetizer to make and so flavorful!

        Reply
      2. KalynsKitchen

        January 18, 2016 at 6:13 am

        Good morning! Just letting you know that I featured this recipe in a round-up of 50+ Low-Carb and Gluten-Free Superbowl Party Appetizer Recipes. Hope a lot of people will click over from my site and check it out!

        Reply
      3. Vallie

        September 28, 2014 at 8:43 am

        Wonderful website. Lots of helpful information here.
        I am sending it to several pals ans additionally sharing in delicious.

        And naturally, thanks on your sweat!

        Reply
        • Janet Paula

          August 30, 2015 at 8:25 am

          Don't know what you meant in the last part of your second sentence and also the last part of the last sentence. Can you explain?

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          • Dara

            August 30, 2015 at 3:50 pm

            Hi Janet, I'm not sure about which part you're referring to? Do you mean in the recipe in the recipe box or in the actual post? If you tell me which sentences you mean, I'd be happy to clarify.

            Reply
      4. Frank @Memorie di Angelina

        January 04, 2014 at 7:06 am

        This is a combination that was meant to be! And so pretty, too. I'm reading this a bit too late for New Years, but I'll be trying this out soon, on some dinner guests I'm expecting next week.

        Reply
      5. Nutmeg Nanny

        January 03, 2014 at 6:07 pm

        Oh yum, what a fantastic and simple app 🙂 I love it!

        Reply
      6. Deborah

        January 01, 2014 at 9:57 pm

        Oooh, I know I'd totally fall in love with these!!

        Reply
      7. Kalyn

        December 30, 2013 at 7:33 pm

        I love everything about this!

        Reply
      8. Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves

        December 30, 2013 at 7:24 pm

        Mmm I love smoked salmon! And I love how this is a fresh, healthy take on the regular lox with cream cheese.

        Reply
      9. anita

        December 30, 2013 at 9:27 am

        Must try this recipe. So easy and looks delish and elegant.

        Reply
      10. Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon

        December 30, 2013 at 7:49 am

        What a simple elegant appetizer! Love the flavors!

        Reply
      11. Pretend Chef

        December 30, 2013 at 6:43 am

        Smoked salmon makes me giddy. I love that you put this together on cucumber instead for a healthier appetizer. The flavor combination sounds amazing. These would be perfect for a New Year's Eve party.

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      12. Taylor @ FoodFaithFitness

        December 30, 2013 at 5:45 am

        Love that we both shared fish on a cucumber today! Perfect and healthy for NYE. The combination of salmon, capers and dill is so delish! Love the idea of cucumbers instead of crackers to keep it low calorie..pinned!

        Reply

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