📍 Where this dish comes from: Athens · The Acropolis / Parthenon
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No cooking required. Silky smoked salmon wrapped around herbed cream cheese, topped with cucumber, capers, and a bright squeeze of lemon. They look like something from a five-star Athens hotel brunch. They taste even better.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 285kcal
Ingredients
- smoked salmon sliced
- 4 oz full-fat cream cheese softened
- 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cucumber cut into thin strips
- 1 tbsp capers
- Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese with dill, chives, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth. Season with pepper.
- Lay salmon slices flat, slightly overlapping to create a larger surface.
- Spread a generous layer of herbed cream cheese over each slice.
- Place 1–2 cucumber strips across the bottom edge, then roll up tightly. Secure with a toothpick if needed.
- Top each roll with 2–3 capers and a sprinkle of fresh dill. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 285kcal | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 0.5g
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Health Benefits
- Smoked salmon is one of the highest natural sources of omega-3 fatty acids, critical for reducing inflammation and supporting brain function.
- Cream cheese delivers satisfying fat that slows digestion and keeps hunger at bay.
- Capers bring quercetin and rutin — flavonoids that protect blood vessels.