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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Cucumber Rolls With Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese

    By Lisa WellsDecember 27, 2024 Updated: January 4, 2025 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Smoked salmon cucumber roll

    Need a quick appetizer or snack that’s easy to make but still looks impressive? These cucumber rolls with smoked salmon and cream cheese are a no-cook favorite, perfect for parties, brunch, or a light bite.

    Cucumber rolls with salmon and cream cheese.

    These cucumber rolls are light, creamy, and loaded with flavor—perfect for a quick snack or a fancy-looking appetizer. They’re easy to make and you can switch them up however you like. Whether it’s a casual lunch or a party spread, these little bites will steal the show.

    Ingredients you'll need

    Cucumber, dill, cream cheese, spices, smoked salmon.

    Here's what you'll need to make these cucumber roll ups:

    • English cucumber: The base for the rolls—English cucumbers are longer, have smaller seeds, and have a thinner skin, so you don't need to peel them.
    • Smoked salmon: Adds a rich, smoky flavor that pairs perfectly with the cream cheese.
    • Cream cheese: Smooth, creamy, and a great binder for the other ingredients.
    • Everything bagel seasoning: Brings a little salty, garlicky crunch.
    • Fresh dill: Optional, but it adds a pop of fresh, herby flavor.

    Step-by-step instructions

    1. Slice the cucumber into thin strips lengthwise using a vegetable peeler or mandoline.
    2. Lay the cucumber slices on a flat surface, overlapping slightly to form a rectangle. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. (Don't skip this step—it helps everything hold together!)
    Step-by-step photos layering cucumber, cream cheese and salmon.
    1. Spread an even layer of cream cheese over the cucumber slices. Sprinkle generously with everything bagel seasoning.
    2. Add a layer of smoked salmon on top, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle with fresh dill.
    Step-by-step photos rolling cucumber and filling.
    1. Carefully roll up the cucumber slices with the filling to form a log. Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to help the roll set.
    2. Slice the cucumber roll into bite-sized pieces. Arrange the slices on a serving platter and garnish with extra bagel seasoning and fresh dill.
    Salmon and cream cheese pinwheels.

    Variations

    • Add an avocado slice in the middle of the roll for a salmon and avocado version.
    • Lean into the bagel flavors by adding chopped capers and red onion to the cream cheese mixture.
    • Skip the cucumber and roll up the smoked salmon, cream cheese and spices.
    • Swap the cucumber for a spinach tortilla to make a salmon cream cheese tortilla pinwheel.

    However you make it, you will love these smoked salmon pinwheels!

    Cucumber rolls with salmon and cream cheese.

    More seafood appetizers

    Love seafood-inspired apps? Here are a few more quick and tasty ideas to try:

    • Shrimp Deviled Eggs: Classic deviled eggs get a seafood twist with perfectly cooked shrimp and a touch of Old Bay seasoning.
    • Easy Tuna Tortilla Pinwheels: Creamy tuna salad and cheese rolled up in a tortilla—great for lunches or parties.
    • Crab Pinwheels: Cream cheese and crab filling all rolled into soft tortillas for an easy, crowd-pleasing bite-size appetizer.

    These appetizers are just as easy to make as the salmon cucumber rolls, so you’ll have plenty of seafood options for something delicious to serve.

    Cucumber rolls with salmon and cream cheese.

    Cucumber Rolls with Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese

    These salmon cucumber rolls are a simple, no-cook appetizer that’s easy to make. The classic smoked salmon and cream cheese pairing, spiced up with fresh dill and everything bagel seasoning, makes them perfect for parties, brunch, or a snack!
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    Prep: 15 minutes mins
    Chill Time: 30 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 English cucumber
    • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
    • Everything bagel seasoning
    • 4 ounces smoked salmon thinly sliced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped (optional)
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    Instructions

    • Slice the cucumber lengthwise into thin strips using a vegetable peeler or a mandoline.
    • Lay out the cucumber slices overlapping the edges to make a rectangle. Pat dry with paper towels.
    • Spread the cream cheese over the cucumber strips. Sprinkle a generous amount of bagel seasoning over the cream cheese.
    • Place smoked salmon on top in an even layer. Sprinkle with fresh dill.
    • Carefully roll up the cucumber strips and filling into a log. Then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
    • Slice the cucumber rolls into bite-sized pieces. Arrange on a serving platter, and garnish with additional bagel spice and fresh dill.
    Smoked salmon cucumber roll

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