In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, spring onion, fresh chopped chives, lemon juice, lemon zest and black pepper. Stir well to combine and set aside.

Pat dry the cucumber slices and lay out on a plate or a tray. Spread a small amount of the cream cheese mixture over each cucumber slice. Top with a small piece of smoked salmon.

Sprinkle over a little extra black cracked pepper. Garnish with extra chives if desired and drizzle over a little lemon juice. Serve cold.