Smoked Salmon-Cucumber Bites

Smoked Salmon-Cucumber Bites

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

2 teaspoon poppy seeds

1 teaspoon dried minced onion

1 teaspoon dried minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

1 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, divided

1/4 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon minced dill plus little sprigs for garnish

Zest of 1 lemon

1 long skinny English cucumber

1 (4 oz.) pkg. sliced smoked salmon, cut into 16 

   strips

Directions:  

In a small bowl, combine the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, garlic, pepper 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.  Stir until combined and set aside.

With a vegetable peeler, peel alternating strips the full length of the cucumber.  Use a sharp knife to cut 16 slices of cucumber on the diagonal.

To assemble:  Spoon a dollop of the sour cream mixture on a slice of cucumber.  Fold or roll a strip of salmon and place it on the sour cream.  And finally, sprinkle some of the seasoning mix.  Arrange the cucumber bites on a platter and garnish then with dill sprigs.