Mini Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon
Mini Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon are a wonderful brunch treat. They look elegant, taste scrumptious, and require very little prep time! Member’s Mark™ Black Peppercorn and Sea Salt Grinders add a nice finishing touch to these tasty little bites.
Hosting Brunch? Here’s What to Serve with Mini Cucumber Bites!
Mini cucumber bites with smoked salmon feel light, fresh, and a little fancy—so you want a brunch spread that complements that vibe without overpowering it. Think bright flavors, a mix of textures, and a balance of savory + slightly sweet.
Here’s a well-rounded lineup:
Savory Pairings (to round it out)
- Mini quiches or egg muffins (spinach, gruyère, or ham) – adds a warm, hearty element
- Avocado toast bar (with toppings like radish, chili flakes, feta) – keeps the fresh theme going
- Breakfast potatoes (crispy roasted or skillet-style) – gives you something filling
- Herbed cream cheese bagels – a natural match with the salmon flavors
- Asparagus or green bean bundles – lightly roasted with lemon
Fresh + Light Sides
- Seasonal fruit platter (berries, melon, grapes) – bright and refreshing
- Citrus salad (orange + grapefruit + mint) – cuts through the richness of the salmon
- Simple arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette and shaved parmesan
Something Slightly Sweet
- Mini pastries (croissants, danishes, or scones)
- Lemon loaf or muffins – citrus pairs really well with smoked salmon
- Yogurt parfaits with granola and honey
Drinks to Serve
- Mimosas or bellinis (classic brunch move)
- Bloody Mary bar – savory option that pairs great with salmon
- Sparkling water with citrus slices
- Coffee + tea station
Easy “Elevated” Touch
Add a small platter of extras to go with the cucumber bites:
- capers
- thinly sliced red onion
- fresh dill
- lemon wedges
That way people can customize and it feels a bit more like a brunch spread at a café.
Mini Cucumber Bites with Smoked Salmon
Create a Mother's Day brunch to wow your guests with Member’s Mark™ Grinders – available in Black Peppercorn, Himalayan Pink Salt, and Mediterranean Sea Salt.
Ingredients
- 3 Mini cucumbers, sliced into 36 pieces
- 3/4 cup Cream cheese (full-fat)
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 Lemon, zested
- 1 tbsp Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 Garlic clove, finely minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh minced dill
- 5 oz Cold smoked salmon
- 36 Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Member's Mark™ Himalayan Pink Salt Grinder or Sea Salt Grinder, as desired
- Member's Mark™ Black Peppercorn Grinder, as desired
Instructions
- Lay the cucumber slices out on a serving tray. Set aside.
- Add the cream cheese, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, and dill to a medium-sized bowl. Using an electric mixer, whip the ingredients together. Transfer the cream cheese to a piping bag fitted with a star attachment, or use a small resealable plastic bag and cut off the tip. Pipe the cream cheese on top of each cucumber slice.
- Place a small piece of smoked salmon and 2 tomato halves on top of the cream cheese. Garnish with Member's Mark™ Himalayan Pink Salt Grinder or Sea Salt Grinder and Member's Mark™ Black Peppercorn Grinder, as desired.