Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites with Lemon Coconut Cream

As the temperatures rise and we inch closer to summer (at least here in the U.S.), you may find yourself looking for lighter meals that don’t require any cooking. These smoked salmon and cucumber bites will surely hit the spot. The tangy lemon coconut cream adds another layer of flavor to these simple, but delicious, snacks.

When it comes to the nutrition profile, these are extremely balanced. The smoked salmon is protein-packed lends a powerful punch of omega 3 fatty acids. This combination is great at fighting hunger and keeping you feel satiated.

But what about the smoking, you may be asking yourself? Doesn’t it destabilize the fragile fats?

Not exactly. In fact, Mark Sisson points out that research has found that smoking salmon can actually protect the omega 3s from oxidizing more than just leaving the fish alone. Cool, huh?

The coconut cream adds another dose of healthy fats – medium chain triglycerides, to be exact. These types of fats are readily absorbed by our body and used as energy. Coconut also contains lauric acid – a fatty acid that has antimicrobial benefits.

Let’s not forget how easy these are to prepare! 15 minutes (if that) and you have a snack that pleases everyone.

If you’re looking for a healthy appetizer for a spring brunch or just a healthy, easy snack, you can stop looking because this is it. Easy to prepare and put together, you’ll be amazed at how fast these disappear.

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Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites with Lemon Coconut Cream

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Paleo

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 8 people

Ingredients

• 2 Cucumbers sliced
• 1/2 cup Coconut cream (thickened cream on top of a can of coconut)
• 1 Lemon juiced
• 4 ounces smoked salmon
• 2 tablespoons Capers
• 1 tablespoon minced chives

Instructions

1. Lay the cucumbers out on a platter or baking sheet in a single layer. Whisk the coconut cream with the lemon juice and top each cucumber slice with a small dollop.
2. Top with smoked salmon, capers, and chives before serving.