Cucumber bites with herbed cream cheese and tomato make for a refreshing and tasty appetizer. Here’s a simple recipe for you:
Ingredients:
- 1 large cucumber, washed and sliced into rounds
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as dill, chives, or parsley), finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cherry tomatoes, sliced
- Optional: Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the chopped fresh herbs. Mix well until the herbs are evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice the cucumber into rounds, making sure they are about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
- Using a small spoon or a piping bag, place a dollop of the herbed cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber round.
- Top the herbed cream cheese with a slice of cherry tomato. You can also garnish with additional herbs for a decorative touch.
- Arrange the cucumber bites on a serving platter.
- Optional: Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the cucumber bites for added flavor.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing and delicious cucumber bites with herbed cream cheese and tomato!
This appetizer is not only easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser due to its crisp cucumber, flavorful herbed cream cheese, and juicy tomato combination. Adjust the herbs and seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
