CUCUMBER AND OLIVE APPETIZERS

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I got this recipe from one of my cooking classes in college. It's the "old fashioned" type of appetizer, but one that makes a beautiful display on the plate and I never take any home with me because they disappear quickly.

Provided by Gwena Hedlund

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Vegetable     Olives

Time 5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large cucumber
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
¼ cup blue cheese salad dressing
1 (1 pound) loaf cocktail rye bread
15 pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Cholesterol 11.5 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 506.9 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

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