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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Cucumber Bites: A Quick and Easy Appetizer

    Published: Jun 23, 2020 · Modified: Apr 5, 2021 by Katelyn Theofanis · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · #sponsoredpost · Leave a Comment

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    These Cucumber Bites are all the goodness of cucumber sandwiches minus the bread. The cucumbers marry perfectly with the goat cheese chive cream on top. 

    a tray of cucumber bites

    Summer is in full swing now, and while there isn't much we can do this year I am still enjoying it. We do go for afternoon walks in the sunshine and there is just a slightly different energy in the air. Like most I love fresh, vibrant foods in the warmer months.

    These cucumber bites are a perfect thing to snack on. They are gluten-free and ideal for enjoying on the patio.

    a selection of cucumber bites

    These cucumber bites are super quick and easy to make. They are great as a snack before dinner or as a delicious appetizer for a get-together.

    Ingredients in Cucumber Bites

    The cheese mixture is a blend of goat cheese and Greek yogurt. The flavoring comes from garlic powder and chives. I made mine with and without the Kalamata olives on top. The olives add a nice saltiness, but are absolutely not necessary, especially if you don't like olives.

    a single cucumber bite garnished in chives

    Recipe Preparation and Tips

    1. Ideally, you want to slice your cucumbers about ½ an inch thick. This allows for solid structure and overall balance with the cheese mixture on top.
    2. When mixing together the cheese and yogurt, it's easiest to use an electric mixer, however, you can blend it together by hand. If blending by hand, make sure you whip it enough so that there are no remaining lumps from the goat cheese. The diced chives are added last. You want to make sure they are mixed in just until incorporated.
    3. If you do not have goat cheese on hand, or if you do not like it, softened cream cheese is the best substitution to use here.
    4. When piping the mixture onto the cucumber, I used a 1M star piping tip and a pastry bag for a decorative effect. However, you can also just use a zip-top bag with the tip snipped off or just spread it on with a spoon.
    5. I kept garnishes really simple with these. Some of them were simply sprinkled with extra diced chives. For the others, I just placed a halved Kalamata olive on top. A halved cherry tomato would work well here as well.
    How do you store cucumber bites?

    You can serve these right away or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days.

    What should I do if I have extra cheese mixture?

    Depending on the quantity of cheese mixture you pipe onto each cucumber, you may have extra leftover. Add it to scrambled eggs or spread atop a slice of toasted bread.

    a tray of cucumber bites, garnished in two ways

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    I hope these cucumber bites bring you lovely summer vibes. I know it's a weird summer and it's downright hard to believe that it's almost July. But, we've got to make the most of it. Pour yourself a glass of white wine, grab yourself a plate of these cucumber bites, and enjoy them in the sunshine. Comment below if you make this recipe!

    Finished Cucumber Bites on a white serving plate.

    Cucumber Bites

    Katelyn Theofanis
    These bites are all the goodness of cucumber sandwiches minus the bread. The cucumbers marry perfectly with the goat cheese chive cream on top.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 55 kcal

    Equipment

    • Standing Mixer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 English cucumber sliced ½-in thick
    • 4 oz goat cheese
    • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup chives diced small; plus more for garnish
    • 5 each Kalamata olives halved for garnish; or as desired

    Instructions
     

    • In the bowl of a standing mixer with the paddle attachment, combine goat cheese and yogurt. Whip until fluffy and no cheese lumps remain. Add seasoning and diced chives, mix until well incorporated.
    • Place cheese mixture into a piping bag (or zip-top bag with the corner cut off.) Pipe a small amount of the cheese mixture onto each sliced cucumber, garnish with chives and/or a halved Kalamata olive.

    Notes

    • Cheese mixture can be mixed by hand as well, but make sure to whip cheese mixture until no lumps remain. 
    • Alternative garnish: halved cherry tomato

    Nutrition

    Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 64mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 251IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
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