Best 10 Cucumber Rounds Recipes

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Cucumber rounds are a refreshing and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or side dish. They are made with thinly sliced cucumbers that are seasoned with a variety of herbs, spices, and dressings. The most common type of cucumber round is made with a simple vinaigrette dressing, but there are many other variations that can be made to suit your taste. For example, you can use a creamy dill dressing, a tangy yogurt sauce, or a spicy chili oil. Cucumber rounds are also a great way to add some extra vegetables to your diet. They are low in calories and fat, and they are a good source of vitamins and minerals. Plus, they are incredibly easy to make. Simply slice the cucumbers, season them with your favorite dressing, and chill them in the refrigerator for a few hours. Enjoy them on their own or serve them alongside other dishes like grilled chicken or fish.

This article features three delicious recipes for cucumber rounds. The first recipe is a classic cucumber round with a simple vinaigrette dressing. The second recipe is a more flavorful version with a creamy dill dressing. And the third recipe is a spicy cucumber round with a chili oil dressing. All three recipes are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. So, grab some cucumbers and get ready to enjoy this refreshing and delicious dish!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HERBED CREAM CHEESE CUCUMBER ROUNDS



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Categories     No-Cook     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Cream Cheese     Mint     Cucumber     Radish     Chive     Gourmet

Yield Makes 32 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon table salt
Pinch of cayenne, or to taste
1/2 medium seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped)
3 medium radishes
Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Special equipment: a Japanese Benriner* or other adjustable-blade slicer
Garnish: tiny fresh mint leaves and finely grated fresh lemon zest

Steps:

  • Stir together cream cheese, herbs, zest, lemon juice, table salt, and cayenne.
  • Slice 32 (1/8-inch-thick) rounds from cucumber with slicer. Trim bottoms from radishes, then slice into 32 (1/16-inch-thick) rounds with slicer. Top each cucumber slice with a radish slice and 1/2 teaspoon herbed cream cheese. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and serve immediately.
  • *Available at Asian markets and cookware shops.

CRUNCHY CUCUMBER ROUNDS



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I found the recipe for these cute crisp appetizers in an old cookbook several years ago. They're fun to serve because people inevitably ask, "What's in this?" Make sure your cucumber slices are dry so the fruit mixture will stick to the tops. -Phyllis Pollock, Erie, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup finely chopped red apple
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans, toasted
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 medium cucumbers

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the apple, pineapple, pecans, sour cream and salt. cover and refrigerate until chilled. , To score cucumbers, cut lengthwise strips through peel. Cut each cucumber into 16 slices. Blot with paper towels to remove moisture. Spoon 1 teaspoon apple mixture on each slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

TZATZIKI SHRIMP CUCUMBER ROUNDS



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I created this recipe with what I had on hand one night, and now it's one of my husband's favorites! The bacon-wrapped shrimp, garlicky sauce and burst of cool cuke flavor make this a crowd pleaser. -Shannon Rose Trelease, East Hampton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons finely chopped peeled cucumber
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon dill weed
6 bacon strips
24 uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
1 to 2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium cucumbers, cut into 1/4-in. slices

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, chopped cucumber, garlic salt and dill; set aside., Cut each bacon strip in half widthwise and then lengthwise. Wrap a piece of bacon around each shrimp. Secure with toothpicks., In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook shrimp in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until bacon is crisp., Spoon a rounded 1/2 teaspoon yogurt sauce onto each cucumber slice; top with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 64mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CUCUMBER ROUNDS WITH BLUE CHEESE SPREAD



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Make and share this Cucumber Rounds With Blue Cheese Spread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 100 rounds

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces blue cheese, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 -4 cucumbers
1 cup finely chopped salted peanuts

Steps:

  • The day before serving, combine blue cheese, cream cheese and butter. Mix until well blended.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate.
  • On serving day: slice cucumbers 1/4 inch thick, making about 100 rounds.
  • Pat cucumber rounds dry with a paper towel.
  • Spread about 1 teaspoon cheese mixture on each round.
  • Sprinkle peanuts on top.

SMOKED WHITEFISH ON CUCUMBER ROUNDS



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Categories     Condiment/Spread     Fish     Vegetable     No-Cook     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Engagement Party     Sour Cream     Dill     Gourmet

Yield Makes 36 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large seedless cucumbers (usually plastic-wrapped; about 2 lb total)
1/2 cup diced (1/4-inch) Granny Smith apple (less than 1)
1/3 cup sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh dill plus 36 whole small fresh dill sprigs
1 1/4 cups flaked smoked whitefish (1/2 lb)

Steps:

  • Cut 36 (1/3-inch-thick) slices from cucumbers, reserving remaining cucumber. Scoop out and discard some cucumber from center of each round with a melon-ball cutter or a small spoon to create an indentation (leaving bottom intact).
  • Cut enough of remaining cucumber into 1/4-inch dice to measure 1/2 cup.
  • Toss diced cucumber with apple, sour cream, shallot, zest, lemon juice, pepper, chopped dill, and salt to taste. Fold in whitefish.
  • Mound 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons fish mixture onto each cucumber round. Top with dill sprigs.

SHRIMP & FETA CUCUMBER ROUNDS



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I love the contrasting tastes and textures of these rounds. Each bite balances the refreshing burst and crunch of cucumber with the rich flavor and creaminess of the filling.-Donna Pochoday, Morristown, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups (5 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2/3 cup peeled and deveined cooked small shrimp (about 6 ounces), chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped roasted sweet red pepper
2 large English cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch slices
Fresh dill sprigs or additional chopped roasted sweet red peppers, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the first six ingredients until blended. Stir in shrimp and red pepper. Place about 2 teaspoons shrimp mixture on each cucumber slice. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, top with dill before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CRAB SALAD ON CUCUMBER ROUNDS



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Make and share this Crab Salad on Cucumber Rounds recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Crab

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 -2 stalk fresh lemongrass (each 10 to 12 in. long) or 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel (yellow part only)
12 kaffir lime leaves, sections (each 1 1/2 to 2 in. long) or 1 tablespoon lime zest (green part only)
1/3 lb shelled cooked crabmeat
1/4 cup thinly slivered shallot
1 tablespoon finely shredded carrot
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons thai chili paste (purchased or homemade)
1 teaspoon asian fish sauce or 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1 teaspoon sugar
8 ounces English cucumbers

Steps:

  • Rinse lemon grass. Cut off and discard tough tops and root ends; peel off and discard tough outer green layers of stalks down to tender white parts. Finely chop enough to make 1/4 cup.
  • Rinse kaffir lime leaves. Stack three or four leaves at a time and cut crosswise into very fine shreds.
  • In a bowl, mix lemon grass, kaffir lime leaves, crab, shallots, carrot, cilantro, mint, and green onion.
  • In a small bowl, mix lime juice, chili paste, fish sauce (but not salt, if using), and sugar.
  • Just before serving, stir lime-juice mixture into crab mixture. If not using fish sauce, add salt to taste.
  • Rinse cucumber and cut crosswise into about 24 rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Top each slice with a scant tablespoon crab mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.8, Fat 0.2, Cholesterol 7.9, Sodium 217.8, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 3.9

SHRIMP & CUCUMBER ROUNDS



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I always make these appetizers for our get-togethers. They're easy to prepare and a snappy addition to any party. -Kelly Alaniz, Eureka, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely chopped
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dill pickle relish
Dash cayenne pepper
1 medium English cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch slices

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Spoon onto cucumber slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CUCUMBER DILL ROUNDS



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A must for a tea party. The quintessential finger food.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c water
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 cucumber, cut into 24 slices
1 c ice cubes
1/2 loaf of bread, thinly sliced, i use pepperidge farms white or rye o
1 Tbsp butter, unsalted, at room temperature
3 oz package cream cheese, softened
3 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 small cucumber, peeled, grated and drained
1 tsp onion, grated
1 tsp fresh dill, chopped
sprigs fresh dill for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Combine water, vinegar, and salt in a small bowl, stirring until salt dissolves. Add cucumber slices and ice cubes. Set aside.
  • 2. Cut each of 8 bread slices into 3 rounds using a 2-inch cookie cutter. Reserve remaining bread for another use. Spread butter evenly over bread rounds; cover with a damp cloth, and set aside.
  • 3. Remove cucumber slices from water; drain well on paper towels.
  • 4. Combine cream cheese and mayonnaise in a small bowl, beating with an electric mixer at low speed until smooth and creamy. Add grated cucumber, onion, and chopped fresh dill; mix well.
  • 5. Spread 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture evenly over buttered side of each bread round. Top each round with slice of reserved cucumber and a sprig of fresh dill. Cover sandwiches with a damp cloth and refrigerate until ready to serve.

CUCUMBER ROUNDS



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My sister brings these to parties and every time everyone eats them first. I asked for it to share with all of you.

Provided by Yello Kim

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 30-40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium cucumbers
12 ounces of softened cream cheese
4 green onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 loaf white bread
paprika or chili powder

Steps:

  • Peel cucumbers and cut lengthwise into quarters; remove seeds; finely chop.
  • Remove liquid by drying and pressing onto paper towel.
  • Combine cream cheese, cucumbers, green onions, salt and pepper; mix well.
  • Cut rounds with cookie cutter from slices of bread, you can get two or three per slice.
  • Spread with cucumber mix.
  • Top with paprika or chili power.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 12.5, Sodium 182.8, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 1.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right cucumbers: For the best results, use fresh, firm cucumbers that are not too ripe. English cucumbers or Persian cucumbers are ideal, as they have thin skins and few seeds.
  • Slice the cucumbers evenly: Use a sharp knife to slice the cucumbers into even rounds. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a nonstick skillet: A nonstick skillet is the best choice for cooking the cucumber rounds. It will prevent them from sticking and burning.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet: When cooking the cucumber rounds, don't overcrowd the skillet. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Season the cucumber rounds: Before cooking, season the cucumber rounds with salt, pepper, and other desired seasonings. This will help them develop flavor.
  • Cook the cucumber rounds until they are tender: Cook the cucumber rounds over medium heat until they are tender and slightly browned. This will usually take about 5-7 minutes per side.
  • Serve the cucumber rounds immediately: Cucumber rounds are best served immediately after they are cooked. They can be served as a side dish, appetizer, or snack.

Conclusion:

Cucumber rounds are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect cucumber rounds every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish or appetizer, give cucumber rounds a try!

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