Smoked Salmon + Dill Crème Fraîche on Cucumber on Cucumber Rounds

Servings: 6 Total Time: 15 mins Difficulty: Beginner
A fresh, Nordic bite layered with creaminess, crunch, and a whisper of dill.

Smoked Salmon + Dill Crème Fraîche on Cucumber on Cucumber Rounds

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 15 mins Total Time 15 mins
Servings: 6

Description

Here's a light, elegant, and Scandinavian-inspired appetizer recipe for Smoked Salmon with Dill Crème Fraîche on Cucumber Rounds—perfect for a Swede Dish fika table, brunch board, or celebratory starter.

Ingredients

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Base

Dill Crème Fraîche

Garnish (optional)

Instructions

Make the Dill Crème Fraîche:

  1. In a small bowl, stir together crème fraîche, chopped dill, lemon juice, Dijon (if using), salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Chill until ready to use.
  2. Prep the Cucumber Rounds:
  3. Wash and thinly slice the cucumber into even rounds (about ¼ inch thick). Pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Assemble:

  1. On each cucumber slice, dollop a small spoonful of dill crème fraîche. Top with a small fold or curl of smoked salmon.

Garnish & Serve:

  1. Finish with lemon zest, a small dill sprig, or a tiny caper for flair. Serve chilled as a light appetizer or brunch bite.
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Tips & Variations

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Low-carb fika?

These are grain-free, gluten-free, and packed with flavor.

Make ahead:

Mix the crème fraîche and prep cucumbers ahead; assemble just before serving for freshness.

Try gravlax

Instead of smoked salmon, for a more traditional Swedish twist.

Abby Phillips Foodie + Boy Mom
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