luten-Free JOC Appetizer: Mini Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites Ingredients: 1 cucumber, cut into thin rounds 4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup cream cheese (ensure it's gluten-free) 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped 1 tablespoon capers 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 teaspoon lemon juice Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Fresh dill sprigs for garnish Instructions: In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, fresh dill, capers, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until well blended. Using a piping bag or a small spoon, top each cucumber round with a small amount of the cream cheese mixture. Place a piece of smoked salmon on top of the cream cheese mixture. Season the bites with freshly ground black pepper. Garnish each bite with a sprig of fresh dill. Arrange the gluten-free Mini Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites on a serving platter. Serve as a delightful gluten-free appetizer (joc appetizer) at your next gathering. Note: Make sure all ingredients are gluten-free, especially the cream cheese, to ensure this dish is truly gluten-free.