Smoked Salmon-Cucumber Bites

2 tsp sesame seeds, (to toast the sesame seeds, place them in a dry skillet over low heat and toast for a few minutes, stirring often, until lightly browned)

2 tsp poppy seeds

1 tsp dried minced onion

1 tsp dried minced garlic

½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper

1 ½ tsp flaky sea salt

¼ cup sour cream

1 Tbsp minced dill, plus little sprigs for garnish

zest of 1 lemon

1 long, skinny English cucumber

one 4-oz package sliced smoked salmon, cut into 16 strips

1. In a small bowl, combine the sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, garlic, pepper, and ½ tsp of the sea salt.
2. Stir until combined and set aside.
3. In another bowl, combine the sour cream, dill, lemon zest, and remaining 1 tsp sea salt.
4. Stir until combined and set aside.
5. With a vegetable peeler, peel alternating strips from the full length of the cucumber.
6. Use a sharp knife to cut 16 slices of cucumber on a diagonal.
7. To assemble, spoon a dollop of the sour cream mixture on a slice of cucumber.
8. Fold or roll a strip of salmon and place it on the sour cream.
9. And, finally, sprinkle on some of the seasoning mix!
10. Arrange the cucumber bites on a platter and garnish them with dill sprigs.

Recipe from: Pioneer Woman