CUCUMBER, POMEGRANATE AND GOAT CHEESE APPETIZERS
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
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
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Konstantin Maric
[email protected]I give these appetizers a 3 out of 5.
mrsmunni mahadi
[email protected]Meh.
Julio Chavez
[email protected]Overall, I thought these appetizers were just okay. I wouldn't make them again.
Lewis Reid
[email protected]The appetizers were a bit too expensive to make. I would recommend using cheaper ingredients.
kelvin ranto
[email protected]I had a hard time finding pomegranate seeds at my local grocery store. I ended up using dried cranberries instead.
Dusty Heyman
[email protected]The appetizers were a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more herbs or spices to the recipe.
sajid cm
[email protected]I found that the appetizers were a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt in the recipe.
Bokang Lee
[email protected]These appetizers are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.
Hammad mano Hhwha
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I actually really enjoyed these appetizers. The flavors all work really well together.
Flavio Gonzalez
[email protected]These appetizers are the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Ramzanislam Ramzanislam
[email protected]I love the pop of color that the pomegranate seeds add to these appetizers.
Ayan Ayan
[email protected]These appetizers are so elegant and sophisticated. They're perfect for a special occasion.
Musii Afridi
[email protected]The goat cheese adds a nice tanginess to these appetizers. I could definitely see myself eating these all day long.
Tandin Gyam
[email protected]I love how light and refreshing these appetizers are. They're perfect for a summer party.
Joynal Ahmed
[email protected]These are so easy to make and they look so impressive. I'm definitely going to make them again for my next party.
Samuel Hope
[email protected]I made these appetizers for a bridal shower and they were a huge success. The guests raved about them!
Kajol Talokdar
[email protected]These appetizers were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the beautiful presentation.
Salal Khan
[email protected]Cucumber, pomegranate, and goat cheese are a flavor combination made in heaven! The cucumber is refreshing, the pomegranate is sweet and tart, and the goat cheese is creamy and tangy. They all come together perfectly in these elegant little appetizer