Description
Refreshing and light, these cucumber snacks are a guilt-free treat perfect for summer gatherings or a quick healthy bite anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium fresh cucumbers
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumbers into half-inch rounds.
- Mix softened cream cheese, fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Spoon or pipe the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice.
- Top each slice with half a cherry tomato for added flavor and color.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
- Experiment with toppings like hummus or guacamole for different flavors.
- Use firm cucumbers for the best crunch and avoid over-salting to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cucumber snack (25g)
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg