Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Bites
Crisp cucumber slices topped with savory smoked salmon and light cream cheese. A refreshing high-protein snack that comes together in under ten minutes.
Prep
8 min
Cook
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Total
8 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Anastasia + Lila
Anastasia created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Protein consistency
Make a nourishing habit easier
This is another practical opportunity to include protein and varied whole foods—small habits that are easier to repeat than a perfect diet.
Notice: protein across the day
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
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Total
8 min
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Instructions
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Next: Place 1 whole cucumber on a clean…
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Place 1 whole cucumber on a clean…
Place 1 whole cucumber on a clean cutting board and trim off both ends.
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Cut the cucumber into 0
Cut the cucumber into 0.5 inch (1.2cm) thick rounds to create 6 sturdy base slices.
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Spread 1 tbsp (15g) of light cream…
Spread 1 tbsp (15g) of light cream cheese evenly across the top of the cucumber rounds.
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Divide 2 oz (57g) of smoked salmon…
Divide 2 oz (57g) of smoked salmon into 6 small pieces and place one piece on top of each cream cheese slice.
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Sprinkle 1 tsp (3g) of sesame seeds…
Sprinkle 1 tsp (3g) of sesame seeds over the assembled bite-sized stacks.
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Serve immediately or chill for up to…
Serve immediately or chill for up to 24 hours in a sealed container.
Allow: 24 hours
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