Best 11 Cucumber Appetizers Recipes

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Cucumber appetizers are a refreshing and delicious way to start any meal. They are also a great way to use up extra cucumbers from your garden. This article features 10 cucumber appetizer recipes, each of which is easy to make and sure to please a crowd.

From classic cucumber sandwiches to more creative options like cucumber gazpacho and cucumber carpaccio, this article has something for everyone. There are also several vegan and gluten-free options, so everyone can enjoy these tasty treats.

So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing appetizer, be sure to try one of these cucumber recipes. You won't be disappointed!

Here's a sneak peek at some of the recipes you'll find in this article:

* Cucumber Sandwiches: These classic cucumber sandwiches are made with thinly sliced cucumbers, cream cheese, and dill. They are a simple but delicious appetizer that is perfect for any occasion.
* Cucumber Gazpacho: This refreshing gazpacho is made with cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, and onions. It is a healthy and flavorful soup that is perfect for a summer party.
* Cucumber Carpaccio: This elegant carpaccio is made with thinly sliced cucumbers, Parmesan cheese, and a balsamic glaze. It is a sophisticated appetizer that is sure to impress your guests.

These are just a few of the cucumber appetizer recipes that you'll find in this article. So be sure to check it out and find your new favorite appetizer!

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

CUCUMBER SANDWICH APPETIZERS



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This makes a great midnight snack, too!

Provided by Kamra Raleigh

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package spreadable cream cheese
¼ cup sour cream
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 (1 pound) loaf sliced pumpernickel party bread
2 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 22.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 552.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CUCUMBER SHRIMP APPETIZERS



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When my friend's husband needed lower-fat snacks, she served him this fresh-tasting shrimp spread. Cucumber slices are a fun and healthy alternative to crackers. -Patricia Kile, Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 32 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (4 ounces) tiny shrimp, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onion
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh dill
1 medium cucumber (8 inches), cut into 1/4-inch slices
Fresh dill sprigs, optional

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts :

CUCUMBER AND CREAM CHEESE APPETIZERS



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Make and share this Cucumber and Cream Cheese Appetizers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Judy-Jude

Categories     Cheese

Time 5m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (5/8 ounce) package good seasons Italian salad dressing mix
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1 (16 ounce) package rye cocktail bread
1 seedless European cucumber, unpeeled
dried dill (to garnish) or fresh dill (to garnish)

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



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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

CUCUMBER, POMEGRANATE AND GOAT CHEESE APPETIZERS



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These are adapted from "TANGY TART HOT & SWEET", by Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi. There, they were called an open-faced tea sandwich, but I'd consider them more like "toasts". They have a nice crunch, and the green, red, and white are great for the holidays. According to my produce book, pomegranates are in season November & December, although I've seen nice pomegranates (at my local Trader Joe's) in February. I've found an easy, mess-free way to seed a pomegranate, which I'll include at the end of the recipe below. I'm not a big fan of the flavor of goat cheese, and prefer to cut it by using equal portions of goat and cream cheese. But these also taste great using just cream cheese.

Provided by TigerJo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

10 slices white bread (square toasted or grilled on both sides or 7-8 slices regular pan-sized bread) or 10 slices French bread (toasted or grilled on both sides)
1/4 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
2 ounces goat cheese, softened
1 -1 1/2 teaspoon dried dill or 2 -3 teaspoons fresh dill
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, fresh (instructions to follow)
1/2-1 seedless cucumber or 1/2-1 any slender cucumber, cut into about forty 1/8-inch slices

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.9, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 405.4, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 7.9, Protein 12.8

CUCUMBER CHIP APPETIZERS



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Fresh and great when using pre-chilled produce, this smart little appetizer is wonderful as a snack or warm up to your back yard summer dinner party. I came up with this recipe when I went on the Vegetable Broth Fast and everyone like it so much I thought I would share the recipe with you. It is pretty much guacamole on a slice of cucumber. Except while on the fast I omitted the cilantro, onion and seasonings. Still pretty good. The dish is easy and quick to make. The perfect recipe for unexpected guests or when you find yourself in a pinch for time.

Provided by Studio Leah

Categories     Onions

Time 10m

Yield 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large and ripe avocados
1 yellow onion
1 ripe tomatoes
1/2 cup cilantro
1 cucumber
1 lime, halved
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch chili powder

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.6, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 11.2, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 1.6, Protein 1.7

CUCUMBER AND CREAM CHEESE APPETIZERS



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Categories     Vegetable

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 # cream cheese, softened
1- pkg (enveloped) good seasons Italian Italian salad dressing mix
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1 pkg rye cocktail bread
1 seddless cucumber unpeeled
dried dill to garnish

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 APPETIZERS



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If you're looking for a simple stress free appetizer for a get together with friends then look no further. This cucumber, cottage cheese and smoked salmon delight is super easy, really delicious and so inexpensive to make, there's no reason not to give it a try.

Provided by Shy Strawberry

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cucumber
20 tsp cottage cheese
100 g smoked salmon
1 tsp paprika

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 ROLL APPETIZERS



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These are such elegant appetizers and so easy to make -the feta and Greek yogurt go so good together, your guests and family will be awed by the presentation. So have plenty copies on hand like I do , unless you want to keep it your secret! Enjoy!! Photo and recipe from" good life eats."

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium cucumbers,unpeeled
6 oz crumbled feta
3 Tbsp greek yogurt
1/4 c finely diced red bell pepper
12 medium pimento stuffed olives, chopped
1 tsp oregano, dried or dill weed or some of each to taste
2 tsp lemon juice
1 pinch pepper to taste

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.

CUCUMBER BITE APPETIZERS



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A delicious appetizer for your next party or potluck. Recipe from Food Network/Trisha Yearwood

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Cheese Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 oz cream cheese, room temperature
4 oz blue cheese, room temperature
1/2 c dried cranberries
1/2 c finely chopped pecans
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
1 Tbsp honey
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 english cucumber, sliced in half lengthwise, seeds scooped out with a spoon to create 2 boats

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 APPETIZERS



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Found recipe on Facebook. Thought I would share.

Provided by Carol Perricone

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 long cucumbers
1/4 c sour cream
1/4 c cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 c crab meat, excess water removed
1 tsp hot pepper sauce (tabasco is good)
1 tsp brown mustard
salt and pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp minced green onion
garnish with chili powder or paprika

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!

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Cucumbers: Select firm, crisp cucumbers with a deep green color. Avoid cucumbers that are yellow or have blemishes.
  • Slice Cucumbers Thinly: Use a sharp knife or mandoline to slice cucumbers thinly. This will help them absorb the marinade more easily.
  • Use Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs like dill, parsley, and cilantro add a burst of flavor to cucumber appetizers. Chop them finely before adding them to the marinade.
  • Experiment with Different Marinades: There are endless possibilities for cucumber marinades. Try a simple vinaigrette, a creamy dill sauce, or a tangy yogurt-based marinade.
  • Chill Before Serving: Most cucumber appetizers taste best when chilled. This helps the flavors to meld and the cucumbers to become crisp and refreshing.

Conclusion:

Cucumber appetizers are a refreshing and delicious way to start any meal. They are easy to make and can be tailored to any taste. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find a cucumber appetizer that everyone will enjoy. Whether you are looking for a light and healthy snack or a more substantial appetizer, there is a cucumber recipe out there for you. So next time you are hosting a party or looking for a quick and easy appetizer, reach for a cucumber. You won't be disappointed!

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