Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites

Zero cooking, extremely low-carb, and elegant. A completely different kind of breakfast.

Ingredients

• 3 oz smoked salmon (lox)
• 1 large cucumber, sliced into ½” rounds
• 2 oz light cream cheese (reduced fat)
• 1 tbsp capers
• 2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Fresh dill (optional)
• Everything bagel seasoning

Directions

1. Mix cream cheese with lemon juice until smooth.

Arrange cucumber rounds on a plate.

1. Spread a small amount of cream cheese on each cucumber round.
2. Top each with a piece of smoked salmon.

Add a few capers and a thin slice of red onion.

1. Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning and fresh dill.
2. Serve immediately.

Notes

This meal is almost entirely protein and healthy fat — zero glycemic impact. Excellent for mornings when blood sugar is already elevated. Smoked salmon is rich in omega-3s and vitamin D. The cucumber provides crunch and hydration.

Nutrition

Calories: 275 | Protein: 26g | Carbs: 10g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 2g