Smoked Lox Pastrami Cucumber Bites

Directions

Method 1: Cucumber Wraps

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   1.

   Using a mandoline, slice the cucumber lengthwise into thin strips.

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   2.

   Lay 2–3 cucumber strips overlapping in a staggered (stepped) pattern to create a wider surface.

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   3.

   Layer smoked lox pastrami evenly across the cucumber strips.

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   4.

   Spread or pipe a thin layer of cream cheese on top of the pastrami.

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   5.

   Cut grape tomatoes into quarters or small sections.

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   6.

   Slice avocado into thin wedges.

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   7.

   Place the grape tomato pieces, avocado slices, and a small spring of dill at one end of the cucumber strips.

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   8.

   Starting from the filled end, tightly roll the cucumber into a wrap.

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   9.

   Cut the wrap in half at a slight angle for presentation.

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    10.

    Plate and serve.

Method 2: Cucumber Canapés (Simplified Assembly)

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   11.

   Slice the cucumber into disks approximately ¾ inch thick.

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   12.

   Place a small ball or quenelle of cream cheese on top of each cucumber disk.

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   13.

   Wrap a slice of smoked lox pastrami around the cream cheese.

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   14.

   Cut grape tomatoes into quarters or small wedges.

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   15.

   Slice avocado into thin wedges.

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   16.

   Insert a grape tomato piece, avocado slice, and a sprig of dill into the center of the pastrami-wrapped cream cheese.

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   17.

   Adjust the garnish for a clean presentation.

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   18.

   Plate and serve.