Cucumber Appetizer
Elevate your appetizer game with these refreshing and elegant Cucumber Appetizer bites! Perfect for parties or a light snack, this recipe combines the crispness of English cucumber with a creamy, flavorful topping made from cream cheese, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and a hint of garlic and dill. Each bite is topped with a juicy cherry tomato and a sprig of fresh dill for a beautiful presentation and a burst of freshness. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this crowd-pleasing recipe is an ideal choice for gluten-free and low-carb entertaining. Serve these chilled cucumber canapés for a light, irresistibly delicious appetizer that’s as easy to prepare as it is to devour!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole English cucumber
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Dried dill
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill
- 12 whole Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Slice each cucumber into 1/4-inch thick rounds and set aside.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, dried dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Using a hand mixer or a spoon, mix until the cream cheese mixture is smooth and well combined.
Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with the corner snipped off.
Pipe a small dollop of the mixture onto each cucumber slice.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and place one half on top of the cheese dollop on each cucumber slice.
Garnish each cucumber bite with a small sprig of fresh dill for added flavor and presentation.
Arrange the finished cucumber bites on a serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve chilled for the best flavor and crisp texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
953 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.7 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.0 g | 230% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 230 mg | 77% | |
| Sodium | 1341 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.0 g | ||
| Protein | 22.3 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 381 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1764 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
