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Quick and Easy Cucumber Bites . . Three Ways!

December 5, 2014 by hipfoodiemom 55 Comments

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Quick and easy cucumber bites. . Three ways!! Smoked salmon with sriracha cream cheese, egg salad and tuna salad! Great party appetizer!

Quick and Easy Cucumber Bites . .  Three Ways! So easy to make and perfect for a spring party! Top them with egg salad, tuna salad or smoked salmon and cream cheese! 

You’ve come to the right place today.

Because I have these fantastic nibbles to share with you.

Quick and easy cucumber bites. . Three ways!! Smoked salmon with sriracha cream cheese, egg salad and tuna salad! Great party appetizer! #holidays #entertaining #appetizers

After just spending a week with my parents, who live in Texas, I’m feeling thankful that we can at least spend the holidays together. And after not living under the same roof with my dad for like 15+ years . .  I quickly remembered all of his quirks. I know I just talked about my dad in my last post but believe me, if you ever meet my dad, you’ll know why. He’s a force to be reckoned with and always leaves a lasting impression. I love my dad. He’s a hard worker, smart business man, loving father and took care of our family and always provided for us. And my dad loves to eat. I mean, there may not be anyone else I know who loves eating more than my dad. He also has great taste when it comes to food.

My dad loves smoked salmon so, recently, when I was in Kohler, WI, I picked some up from a local smoked salmon guy. I froze it, defrosted it and served some appetizers to my dad the first night be was here. The smoked salmon extravaganza continued a few days later with smoked salmon for breakfast on bagels with cream cheese.

And then I made these.

Quick and easy cucumber bites. . Three ways!! Smoked salmon with sriracha cream cheese, egg salad and tuna salad! Great party appetizer! #holidays #entertaining #appetizers

These are perfect for holiday entertaining because they are quick and delicious. These are super easy to make and can be prepped beforehand and brought out before serving. These are also perfect for baby showers  . . .

Everyday Maven's Baby Celebration

We’re REALLY here today to celebrate Alyssa from Everyday Maven! She is expecting a baby boy (#2) in mid-January so her family will soon have two little boys in the family! I had the pleasure of meeting Alyssa in Seattle (when I lived there) at a Foodportunity event. She was on her way out, heading out to a date night with her husband and we talked about bundt cakes for a few minutes. Food bloggers, you know. .

If we were having a baby shower in real life, I would totally make these and bring these. And recently I learned that my kids like the throw-together-fast-quick-and-easy apps and bites before a holiday dinner. We went to a nail wrap party at my friend’s house and she had a taco dip on the table. Phoebe, my oldest, who is usually very picky and doesn’t like shredded cheese, ate like four plates of this stuff. I usually spend a lot of time on semi-fancy appetizers like crostini or empanadas or puffs of some sort but now I know better!

Plus, these are delicious! So, today I’m going for quick (egg salad and tuna salad can be made ahead of time), easy and tasty. .  especially for Alyssa, who eats mostly paleo and grain-free and gluten-free and she likes smoked salmon. So, maybe she won’t be able to actually make these and eat these until she has the baby ..  major brain fart on my end. You’re looking at someone who ate deli meat, tuna fish and drank coffee while pregnant. Twice.

Check out this recipe for a paleo mayo recipe. And be sure to check out what everyone else brought today!! BIG THANKS to Liz and Faith for bringing us all together today for Alyssa!!

Alyssa, I hope the holidays are magical for you. .  enjoy this time and get lots of rest. .  you know the drill. . you’ll be sleep deprived but holding a beautiful baby so the sleep doesn’t matter! I’m so happy for you!!

Breakfast 

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Chocolate Orange Protein Smoothie from The Lemon Bowl

Spaghetti Squash Hash from Eats Well With Others

Lunch

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Slow Cooker Beef and Bacon Stew from girlichef

Lemon Pepper Chicken with Arugula from Virtually Homemade

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Arugula Chimichurri over Roasted or Grilled Salmon from Karista’s Kitchen

Snacks

Spiced Honey Nut and Seed Snack Mix from Fake Food Free

Charred Brussel Sprout, Bacon, and Toasted Sesame Guacamole from Baker by Nature

Quick and Easy Cucumber Bites, Three Ways from Hip Foodie Mom

Quick and easy cucumber bites. . Three ways!! Smoked salmon with sriracha cream cheese, egg salad and tuna salad! Great party appetizer! #holidays #entertaining #appetizers

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4.75 from 4 votes

Quick and Easy Cucumber Bites . . Three Ways!

Course: Appetizer
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

For the egg salad:

  • 3 to 4 hard boiled eggs peeled and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise plus more if needed
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • salt and pepper
  • smoked paprika
  • English cucumbers peeled and cut (cut into 1 inch tall pieces)

For the tuna salad:

  • 1 can tuna fish drained
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise plus more if needed
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • diced celery above
  • salt and pepper
  • diced green onions for garnish
  • English cucumbers peeled and cut (cut into 1 inch tall pieces)

For the smoked salmon bites:

  • 1/2 cup cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1/2 lb. smoked salmon cut into pieces
  • fresh dill
  • English cucumbers peeled and cut (cut into 1 inch tall pieces)

Instructions

For the egg salad:

  • Combine the eggs, mayo, dijon mustard and diced celery. Mix and season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust ingredients if needed.

For the tuna salad:

  • Combine the tuna, dijon mustard and diced celery. Mix and season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust ingredients if needed.

For the smoked salmon cucumber bites:

  • Combine the cream cheese and sriracha in a small bowl and blend together until the sriracha has been fully incorporated.

For all the cucumber bites:

  • Core out a little of each cucumber piece and fill with the egg salad, tuna salad and cream cheese mixture, separately. Top the egg salad with the smoked parika. Top the tuna salad with the green onions and place the smoked salmon over the cream cheese and top with some fresh dill.

 

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Comments

  1. annie@ciaochowbambina says

    December 5, 2014 at 5:42 am

    These look and delicious and absolutely perfect for a baby shower!

    Reply
  2. Jeanette | Jeanette's+Healthy+Living says

    December 5, 2014 at 6:39 am

    I love these little bites – the easier the better this time of year. I know Alyssa will love these!

    Reply
  3. Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says

    December 5, 2014 at 6:55 am

    These are beautiful and so elegant, plus the perfect combo of flavors! They’d be a huge hit at any party.

    Thank you so much for participating! xoxo

    Reply
  4. Heather // girlichef says

    December 5, 2014 at 7:16 am

    Oh, these are great little bites for a baby shower – so fresh and vibrant!

    Reply
  5. Lori says

    December 5, 2014 at 7:44 am

    Cucumber bites are the best little appetizer! And they are so pretty how you peeled them and left the stripe of green. I must try that smoked salmon filling!

    Reply
  6. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:01 am

    I just love how quick and simple these cuke bites are! The only way I ever knew to make stuffed cukes was to stuff them with ranch dressing, but after seeing all of your amazing twists I think I need to branch out a little bit! 😉

    Reply
  7. Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:14 am

    I love these! What a perfect quick recipe.

    Reply
  8. Tori@Gringalicious.com says

    December 5, 2014 at 8:31 am

    I love versatile recipes like this because my family has so many different preferences! They all look delicious!

    Reply
  9. Ashley+|+The+Recipe+Rebel says

    December 5, 2014 at 9:15 am

    These are so perfect for the holidays — a healthier addition to all of the Christmas naughtiness!

    Reply
  10. Kelly says

    December 5, 2014 at 9:40 am

    These little bites look fabulous! Love all the ways you stuffed them. They’re perfect for a baby shower or any holiday gathering!

    Reply
  11. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    December 5, 2014 at 9:42 am

    These cucumber bites look perfect, Alice! Such a fun snack or appetizer. And I love the salmon topping! My husband would go nuts over these cuties. Pinning!

    Reply
  12. Cheryl says

    December 5, 2014 at 10:01 am

    Yay babies! Oh, and not gonna lie, if this were “real life”, I’d eat all of the smoked salmon ones, like the super rude smoked-salmon-lover that I am.. à la um.. Tom Hanks in You’ve Got Mail with the caviar? I genuinely always thought that was a Seinfield bit, but upon a smidge of initial Googling, it seems I am way less cool than I thought for that reference! Taking more smoked salmon to cover up my shame….

    Reply
    • hipfoodiemom says

      December 6, 2014 at 9:49 am

      Cheryl, oh my goodness. . love this 🙂

      Reply
  13. Jocelyn+(Grandbaby+cakes) says

    December 5, 2014 at 10:37 am

    Oh yes yes yes!!!! I love cucumbers any time of year and you do them right girl!

    Reply
  14. Karista says

    December 5, 2014 at 11:07 am

    Alice these are fantastic. LOVE cucumbers and of course smoked salmon is a staple in my house. These are so pretty and combined with all the delicious flavors they make a gorgeous starter to any celebration. As always… I’m drooling!

    Reply
  15. Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says

    December 5, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    Alice I am right there with you pregnant and chowing down on the smoked salmon. No need to wait! I just make sure to buy one that is nitrate-free and not cold-cured (I am pretty sure that is the issue with the warning). Plus, how can you live in Seattle and not eat smoked salmon on the regular? 😉

    These are PERFECT and absolutely an appetizer that I would happily devour. Thank you so much for participating in the shower and for all the kind words.

    I am so surprised and so touched by all the love!

    Alyssa
    xoxo

    Reply
  16. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says

    December 5, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    These cucumber bites look like a fantastic party app!! I definitely need to make these some time. Love your smoked salmon extravaganza–I could totally get on board with that!

    Reply
  17. Marissa+|+Pinch+and+Swirl says

    December 5, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    With all of the heavy appetizers this time of year, I love to see these! They look light, bright and full of flavor!

    Reply
  18. Liz says

    December 5, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    I’ve eaten chicken salad and crab salad on cucumber…but you’ve given me even more wonderful (and delicious) ideas! Perfect healthy snack!

    Reply
  19. Liz@Virtually Homemade says

    December 5, 2014 at 5:04 pm

    These are perfect little gluten free bites! Perfect for the holidays and a baby shower. And really pretty pictures 🙂

    Reply
  20. Alessandra // the foodie teen says

    December 6, 2014 at 3:59 am

    Those are my absolute favourite last-minute appetisers! I love that you’ve stuffed them three ways too!

    Reply
  21. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    December 6, 2014 at 7:50 am

    I’m drooling over these gorgeous bites!! Thank you so much for participating in the shower!!!

    Reply
  22. KalynsKitchen says

    December 6, 2014 at 8:08 am

    I just made something very similar to the salmon ones, but you’re brilliant to think of egg salad in this!

    Reply
  23. Melanie+@+Carmel+Moments says

    December 6, 2014 at 11:58 am

    These look delish! I miss fresh cucumbers from the garden already!

    Reply
  24. Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says

    December 6, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    I definitely ate deli meats when I was pregnant! And I tried to cut out coffee but that really didn’t go well, so coffee it was 😉 These little bites look absolutely delish! Nothing better than cucumber and smoked salmon!

    Reply
  25. Alice says

    December 6, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    As an also pregnant lady who has a craving for smoked salmon, I can just imagine how amazing these cucumber morsels must be. I’m also an egg salad fiend so I might need to break out a carton and magic some up soon. Looks so delicious and I’ve no doubt your dad fully appreciated the effort!

    Reply
  26. Maria|Pink+Patisserie says

    December 7, 2014 at 8:18 am

    These look so so good! I’m a huge fan of smoked salmon too. Can simply never eat enough of it! I’m going to give these a try for a party I have coming up soon. They are so beautiful and festive!

    Reply
  27. Caralyn+@+glutenfreehappytummy says

    December 7, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    i love the salmon!

    Reply
  28. Min says

    December 7, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    Aww reading about your dad made me think of mine..I can’t wait to see him in a couple of weeks. I’m going to a baby shower soon, and I’m most def going to make these..esp smoked salmon bites 😉

    Reply
  29. Linda+|Brunch+with+Joy says

    December 7, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    Yum! Totally perfect for a big group and look at how fresh and healthy they are.

    Reply
  30. GiGi+Eats says

    December 9, 2014 at 10:17 pm

    Minus the mayo and I would gobble all of these up in a heart beat!!

    Reply
  31. KalynsKitchen says

    January 5, 2015 at 9:11 am

    Just letting you know that over the weekend I featured this recipe in my monthly Deliciously Healthy Low-Carb Recipes round-up. I hope a lot of my readers will click over and try the recipe! And Happy New Year!

    Reply
  32. wings io says

    June 6, 2019 at 2:26 am

    5 stars
    That dish looks great, thank you for sharing

    Reply
  33. marie johson says

    October 17, 2019 at 9:12 am

    These easy and quick Cucumber Bites make a great healthy appetizer. Thanks for this amazing recipe <3

    Reply
  34. mary anderson says

    December 1, 2019 at 12:22 pm

    5 stars
    Looks like a work of art with the recipe! Beautiful colors and I am sure it tasted so so good! That sounds fab with this ingredients Thanks for sharing with us.

    Reply

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