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 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.
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.
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.
Other light appetizer recipes:
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Zucchini Rolls with Goat Cheese, Roasted Peppers & Capers
Cookin’ Canuck’s Mini Brie & Pear Appetizer Quesadillas
Foxes Love Lemons’ Greek Chicken Meatballs
Little Leopard Book’s Jicama Chips with Mango Salsa
Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Appetizer Recipe with Caper Yogurt
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon capers chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill
- 24 1/4-inch thick English cucumber slices
- 4 ounces smoked salmon cut into 24 pieces
- Dill for garnish
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
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Ashley F
This was such an easy appetizer to make and so flavorful!
KalynsKitchen
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Vallie
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!
Janet Paula
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?
Dara
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.
Frank @Memorie di Angelina
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.
Nutmeg Nanny
Oh yum, what a fantastic and simple app 🙂 I love it!
Deborah
Oooh, I know I’d totally fall in love with these!!
Kalyn
I love everything about this!
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves
Mmm I love smoked salmon! And I love how this is a fresh, healthy take on the regular lox with cream cheese.
anita
Must try this recipe. So easy and looks delish and elegant.
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon
What a simple elegant appetizer! Love the flavors!
Pretend Chef
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.
Taylor @ FoodFaithFitness
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!