creamy cucumber bites

Renton, WA
Updated on Jun 25, 2017

This is a quick but tasty appetizer dish that's popular in the Middle East.

prep time 20 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 8 (a total of 32 appetizers)

Ingredients

  • 1 large english cucumber
  • 4 ounces semi-soft goat cheese
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 3 tablespoons fig jam
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
  • 1 large lemon, zested

How To Make creamy cucumber bites

  • Step 1
    Cut the cucumber into 32 round slices, each about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Step 2
    In a bowl, mix together the goat cheese and shallot.
  • Step 3
    Spread about 1/2 teaspoon of the cheese mixture on top of each cucumber slice. Top each with about 1/4 teaspoon of fig jam. Sprinkle a pinch of thyme on top of each appetizer.
  • Step 4
    Place appetizers on platter, sprinkle a pinch of lemon zest on each (or some) appetizer, and serve. If not serving immediately, wrap the platter with plastic wrap and keep in refrigerator for a few hours or until ready to serve.

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