Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 unit

orange

zested and sectioned

6 ounce

smoked salmon

cut into 1/2-inch squares

1 unit

tomato

diced

2 unit

green onions

thinly sliced

2 tbsp

fresh basil

chopped

1 tbsp

olive oil

0.5 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

0.25 tsp

salt

8 unit

kirby cucumbers

peeled, halved lengthwise and seeded

1.25 cup

reduced-fat sour cream

4 slice

pumpernickel

Step 1
~3 min

Zest the orange over a bowl.

Step 2
~3 min

Cut away the orange rind.

Step 3
~3 min

Section the orange over the bowl, removing membranes and catching juices and sections in the bowl.

Step 4
~3 min

Mix in the smoked salmon, diced tomato, thinly sliced green onions, chopped fresh basil, olive oil, black pepper, and salt.

Step 5
~3 min

Halve the peeled cucumbers lengthwise and seed them to create boats.

Step 6
~3 min

Divide the salmon mixture evenly among the cucumber boats.

Step 7
~3 min

Top each cucumber boat with 1 1/2 teaspoons of reduced-fat sour cream.

Step 8
~3 min

Serve immediately with pumpernickel bread or whole-wheat pitas.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Refrigerate cucumber boats for at least 5 minutes before serving.

Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra tang.

Use different types of smoked fish.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Cucumber boats can be assembled a few hours in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Quiet
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or light lunch.

Pairs well with a crisp white wine.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Crackers
Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Scandinavian

Cultural Significance

Smoked salmon is a staple in Scandinavian cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Easter

Occasion Tags

Party
Lunch
Snack
Appetizer

Popularity Score

75/100

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