Best Cucumber Appetizers Recipes

CUCUMBER SANDWICH APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, sour cream, and Italian salad dressing mix in a bowl until well blended.
• Spread cream cheese mixture atop pumpernickel party bread and top each slice with 1 to 2 cucumber slices.

CUCUMBER SHRIMP APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the pineapple, shrimp, mayonnaise, onion, mustard and dill. Spoon onto cucumber slices. Garnish with dill sprigs if desired.

CUCUMBER AND CREAM CHEESE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• I wash and score the cucumber with a fork along the entire lenth of the cucumber, all the way around, to make a design Slice thinly and set aside.
• Combine cream cheese, Good Seasonings Italian mix and Tabasco sauce.
• Spread cream cheese mixture, generously on each slice of cocktail bread, place slice of cucumber and sprinkle the top with dill.

CUCUMBER AND OLIVE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Using the tines of a fork, score the unpeeled cucumber lengthwise on all sides. Slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
• In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and blue cheese dressing. Spread the cheese mixture on the rye bread slices. Top with a slice of cucumber and a slice of olive.

CUCUMBER AND WATERCRESS SANDWICH APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Place cucumber in a medium bowl. Mix in salt. Cover and set aside for approximately 30 minutes.
• Mix ground black pepper, chives and butter into the bowl with the cucumber.
• Spread whole wheat bread slices with mayonnaise. Top 10 slices with equal portions of the cucumber mixture, then with equal portions watercress. Cover with remaining 10 slices of bread. Cut into triangles and serve.

CUCUMBER, POMEGRANATE AND GOAT CHEESE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Combine optional olive oil and softened goat or cream cheese. Spread evenly onto toast slices. You may mix the dill weed in at this point, but I think it looks prettier when sprinkled on top.
• Sprinkle toasts with pomegranate seeds and gently press them into the cheese (I prefer to add them after the cucumber, but then you have to be careful those carpet-staining seeds don't escape). Arrange approximately 4-6 slices of cucumber (depending on the size of your bread) on each slice of toast. Sprinkle with dill weed.
• Carefully cut each slice in half on the diagonal to make triangles. Serve open-faced on a platter.
• To seed a pomegranate (rinsed & dried): Using a small, sharp knife, slice the "crown" off the top of the pomegranate. Make 4-8 shallow cuts from north to south through the rind. Immerse the whole fruit in a large bowl of water, and gently twist to break the sections apart. Using your fingers, pull the red seeds away from the white pith. Discard everything that floats (most of the pith & peel float, while the seeds sink) and drain into a colander. You may need to remove a few pieces of pith, but there shouldn't be too much.

CUCUMBER CHIP APPETIZERS

Steps:

• * Peel and dice all the onion.
• * Dice the tomato.
• * Chop the cilantro.
• * Peel and pit each avocado.
• In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the avocados, onion, tomato, and cilantro smashing it all together with a fork. With the lime half squeeze the lime juice into the mixture. Add the salt, pepper and chili powder and continue mashing till a creamy/lumpy texture is achieved. Set a side.
• With the other lime half rub the cut side on a serving platter so the plate has a thin layer of lime juice on top of it.
• On a cutting board thickly slice a cucumber so each slice is about a quarter of an inch. Lay each slice flat on the platter. Once all the slices are in place spoon a dollop of the avocado mixture onto each slice of cucumber. Garnish with cilantro leaves if you like. Enjoy!

WASABI AND SALMON CUCUMBER APPETIZERS

Steps:

• About twenty minutes before you want to start working, set the cream cheese out on the counter to soften. (You can skip this step, if necessary, but it will mean a bit more effort in the next step, mixing the cream cheese with the wasabi.)
• When the cream cheese is softened, combine the wasabi powder and water to make a smooth paste. Mix the cream cheese in with the wasabi paste until it is combined.
• Wash the cucumbers well and then peel them lengthwise in alternating strips.
• Slice the cucumbers into disks about an eighth to a quarter inch thick.
• Top each cucumber slice with a fold of smoked salmon.
• Put a ½ tsp. of cream cheese atop the salmon.
• Secure each appetizer with a toothpick.
• Serve on a tray.
• Note: Takes a half hour of active labor plus about twenty minutes to soften the cream cheese.

CUCUMBER TUNA APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first ten ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve on cucumber slices.

CUCUMBER-OLIVE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Slice the unpeeled cucumber into 1/4-inch slices/rounds.
• In a small bowl combine the cream cheese with blue cheese salad dressing and garlic powder.
• Spread onto each slice of cocktail bread.
• Top with a slice of cucumber and an olive slice.
• If desired but it is not necessary you may place one colored toothpick through the olive and down into the bread.
• Place onto serving platter/s.

CUCUMBER AND WATERCRESS SANDWICH APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Place cucumbers in a medium bowl. Mix in salt. Cover and set aside for approximately 30 minutes.

CUCUMBER BITE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• 1. Combine the cream cheese, blue cheese, cranberries, pecans, butter, honey and some salt and pepper in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix until fully combined.
• 2. spread the filling into the cucumber "boats". Slice crosswise into 1-inch pieces.

CUCUMBER AND CREAM CHEESE APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Wash and score the cucumber with a fork along the entire length of the cucumber, all the way around to make a design. Slice thinly and set aside Combine cream cheese, seasoning mix and tabasco sauce Spread cream cheese mixture on ea slice of bread, place slice of cucumber and sprinkly the top with dill

CUCUMBER ROLL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• 1. Thinly slice cucumbers about 2 mm, thick with a vegetable peeler or mandolin. Lay cucumber slices on top of paper towel lined cutting board. Set aside.
• 2. Combine feta and yogurt in a medium bowl(mash feta with a fork). Add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine.
• 3. Place 1-2 teaspoons of mixture at one end of cucumber slices and roll up loosely. Secure with toothpicks. Repeat until all cucumbers slices are filled and rolled. Chill until ready to serve.

SHRIMP-CUCUMBER APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except cucumbers.
• Spoon onto cucumber slices.

CUCUMBER APPETIZERS

Steps:

• 1. Slice the cucumber into 20 slices.
• 2. Add a teaspoon of cottage cheese on top of each slice of cucumber then a small slice of smoked salmon.
• 3. Finish off with a sprinkle of paprika then enjoy!

CUCUMBER APPETIZERS

Steps:

• 1. Peel the skin off the cucumbers. Cut into 2 inch thick slices. Using a small melon baller, scoop out most of the inside. You want to leave the walls and a thick portion of the bottom intact.
• 2. In a bowl, combine the sour cream and the cream cheese with a fork until well blended. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until combined.
• 3. Fill each of the cucumber cups with the crab dip. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve within 2 hours of making. Garnish with chili powder or paprika. Experiment with different dips like hummus or a greek yogurt spread. Enjoy!