Description
Refreshing and crunchy cucumber bites topped with cream cheese and herbs, perfect as a light appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large cucumber
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cherry tomatoes, halved (for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash the cucumber thoroughly and slice it into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Using a spoon or piping bag, place a dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice.
- Top each cucumber bite with a half cherry tomato for garnish.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute cream cheese with a plant-based alternative.
- Add other toppings like smoked salmon or olives for variation.
- Best served fresh for maximum crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg