Keto Cucumber Bites
Crisp cucumber rounds piled with a whipped cream cheese, herb, and smoked salmon topping. These no-cook keto cucumber bites land at just 1.4g net carbs each, come together in 15 minutes flat, and make a refreshing, crunchy low-carb snack or party appetizer.
Head of Nutrition · June 17, 2026
Nutrition per serving
Per serving · makes 4. Values are estimates; brands vary.
These keto cucumber bites turn one crisp cucumber into 24 cool, creamy, herb-flecked appetizers in about 15 minutes. They're a refreshing low-carb snack for parties, lunchboxes, or an afternoon crunch with zero cooking required.
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber (about 12 oz), cut into 24 rounds
- 6 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (plus sprigs to garnish)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely sliced
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning, for topping
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumber into roughly 1/2-inch thick rounds. Lay them on a paper towel and pat the tops dry so the topping grips.
- 2
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sour cream together with a fork or hand mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- 3
Stir in the dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 4
Transfer the mixture to a piping bag (or a zip-top bag with one corner snipped) and pipe a generous swirl onto each cucumber round.
- 5
Sprinkle each bite with everything bagel seasoning and finish with a small sprig of dill. Serve chilled.
Tips & notes
- Make-ahead: prep the cream cheese filling up to 2 days in advance and refrigerate, then pipe onto fresh cucumber rounds right before serving so they stay crisp.
- For a smoked salmon version, fold 2 oz finely chopped smoked salmon into the filling; this adds protein with negligible extra carbs.
- Assembled bites are best eaten within a few hours, as cucumber releases water and softens over time.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many carbs are in keto cucumber bites?
- Each serving (6 bites) has 1.4g net carbs, 168 calories, 4g protein, and 15g fat. This recipe makes 4 servings, or 24 individual bites total at roughly 0.2g net carbs apiece.
- Can I make these cucumber bites ahead of time?
- Yes. Make the cream cheese filling up to 2 days ahead and keep it chilled, but slice the cucumber and assemble the bites within a few hours of serving so the rounds stay crunchy and don't weep.
- What can I use instead of everything bagel seasoning?
- Swap in a mix of toasted sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced onion, and flaky salt, or simply finish with extra fresh dill, cracked pepper, and a pinch of smoked paprika.
