Easy Cucumber Bites (Print version)
Crisp cucumber rounds topped with herbed cream cheese, cherry tomatoes, dill, and seasoning for a fresh no-cook appetizer.
# Ingredients:
For the cucumber bites
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2 large English cucumbers, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
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8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup (60 g) plain Greek yogurt
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1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
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1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
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1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For topping
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12 cherry tomatoes, halved
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3 radishes, very thinly sliced
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2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning, or to taste
# Instructions:
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Slice the cucumbers into 1/2-inch rounds. Pat both sides dry with paper towels so the topping sticks and the bites stay crisp.
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In a bowl, stir the softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, dill, chives, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and spreadable.
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Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop a shallow well from the top of each cucumber round, leaving the bottom intact.
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Spoon or pipe about 1 teaspoon of the herbed cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber round.
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Top each bite with a cherry tomato half, a thin radish slice, a pinch of everything bagel seasoning, and a little extra dill.
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Chill for 10-15 minutes if time allows. Serve cold within 2 hours for the best crunch.
# Good to know:
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Makes about 24 cucumber bites.
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Best assembled close to serving time.
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Use certified gluten-free seasoning if needed.