Clean Creations: Lox Bites

Happy Monday, everyone! 

Today, I'd like to officially introduce you to Starr Struck's very first {non-husband} contributor and one of the most amazing cooks I know, Jocelyn Spurrier of Clean Creations! Yes, I know I've already introduced Jocelyn once or twice before (especially since she's already shared an amazing granola recipe here on the blog), but today it's official!  

I am thrilled beyond belief to have Jocelyn join the Starr Struck team (can you call it that when it's really only you??) and to share this delicious-looking recipe with you.

You can learn more about Jocelyn and her passion for healthy eating at the bottom of the post...

Take it away, Joce! 

Hello all! I’m excited to begin contributing to Starr Struck by sharing something very near and dear to my heart: food. I spend a lot of my free time cooking and I love sharing my recipes with others.

This recipe is simple (only 5 ingredients!), gluten-free, and great for entertaining.

Clean Creations: Lox Bites
Makes 15 bites
Prep time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 3 oz. smoked salmon
• 1 seedless cucumber
• 1 heaping teaspoon dill
• 4 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
• 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
• Dill sprigs for garnish

Directions

1. Combine cream cheese, yogurt, and dill. Set aside.
2. Peel strips from cucumber skin for decorative effect. Cut cucumber into 15 pieces.
3. Slice smoked salmon into .5-inch by 1-inch pieces.
4. Divide cream onto cucumber. Top with salmon.
5. Add sprig of dill for garnish.

So simple and so refreshing. Enjoy! 

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Meet Jocelyn:

Hi there! My name is Jocelyn Spurrier and I am thrilled to be a Starr Struck contributor. I was born in Washington, D.C., raised in Snellville, Georgia, attended the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina, and have lived in California, North Carolina, and Colorado since graduating college in 2012. I moved to New York City in August and couldn’t be more excited to put down roots in the East Village.

I believe cooking is a creative process. Working with wholesome ingredients in their simplest forms has always been a source of happiness and satisfaction for me. The best diet is a flexible diet and healthy eating does not have to mean boring eating.

I eat loads of fresh produce, lean meats, Greek yogurt, and am a lover of all sauces (curries, pesto, dressings, dips, salsas, seriously all sauce). My goal is to encourage others to eat foods that will restore your body and contribute to living a well-balanced and mindful life.

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I hope you're as excited to try this recipe as I am (once I can eat dairy again...)! Jocelyn will be back once per month to share more of her Clean Creations with us. In the meantime, you can connect with her on Instagram (especially if you're a fan of food photography). 

Thanks, Jocelyn! I'm SO excited to have you ;)