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Tray of cucumber canapes with bowl of whipped feta topping.
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Cucumber Bites

Cucumber Bites topped with whipped feta and fresh dill, making them a fun and fancy finger food appetizer for parties.
Course Appetizer, Dips, Snacks
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 156kcal
Author Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) block feta cheese crumbled
  • ½ lemon juice and zest
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1-2 sprigs fresh dill plus more for garnish
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 large hot house cucumbers cut into ½ inch slices

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine feta, lemon juice and zest, honey, and dill. Pulse 4-5 times, then with the machine running constantly, stream in the olive oil and mix until completely smooth.
  • Place a generous dollop of whipped feta on each cucumber slice. Garnish with fresh dill and serve.

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Notes

Storage: Store leftover cucumber canapes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. If possible, store the whipped feta separately from the cucumber slices to prevent them from becoming soggy. 
Tips: 
  • Taste and adjust. Some brands of feta can be saltier than others. I like to taste the whipped feta, then decide if it needs additional salt or not. If you find it’s too salty, you can add a little extra lemon juice to balance out the flavors.
  • Serve it as a dip instead. To make this slightly easier to serve, you can also serve it as a dip. Place the whipped feta in a small serving bowl and garnish with fresh dill. Surround with sliced cucumbers so guests can serve themselves. 

Nutrition

Serving: 4cucumber slices | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 325mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 0.5mg