Need an appetizer to bring to a party? This one is always a hit and it’s a cinch to make. It’s refreshing, light, delicious and comes together in no time. No cooking, no fancy equipment, just mix in a bowl, assemble and serve.

INGREDIENTS
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
2 tsp. lemon zest
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
1 lb. smoked salmon
2 1/2 oz. small capers
fresh dill for garnish
1 large English cucumber, sliced into 1/2″ rounds

DIRECTIONS
First, in a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and dill. Mix until well combined. Spread the mixture onto the cucumber rounds, then top with a small piece of salmon. Finally, add two or three capers to each cucumber round and top each with a small sprig of dill. That’s it, your done! The beauty here is that you can do this several hours before serving and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

NOTES
Personally, I prefer the cucumber base, but other good options are using crostini or a good sturdy cracker. The choice is yours, either way, they will still be delicious. However, if doing the crostini or crackers, be mindful of how far in advance you assemble them. The crackers, if sitting too long, could get a little soggy.