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Cucumber Bites with Sun Dried Tomato Spread

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Cucumber Bites filled with Sun Dried Tomato Spread – flavorful little one bite appetizers perfect for summer entertaining.

Cucumber Bites w/ Sun Dried Tomato Spread topped with small basil leaves on a black serving tray.

Summer Entertaining

Tis the season for garden fresh veggies. Tis also the season for summer entertaining. I’m sure many of you will be having Father’s Day celebrations this Sunday and that means you’re going to need easy appetizers to nibble on.

These Cucumber Bites with Sun Dried Tomato Spread are quick, easy and can be mostly made ahead of time, which means you have more time to spend with dear ol’ Dad.

Overhead view of Cucumber Bites w/ Sun Dried Tomato Spread topped with basil and sprinkle with hemp hearts. Lemon wedges nearby.

Sun Dried Tomato Spread – Make it Ahead

This Sun Dried Tomato Spread is one of my favorite dips on the blog. It packs a lot of flavor and is very easy to make.

This creamy spread pairs beautifully with the crisp cool cucumbers.

You need to soak your cashews and sun dried tomatoes for about 30 minutes first, but fear not, because you can make this entire dip ahead of time…even a few days ahead of time.

Keep it in the fridge and try not to eat it all before you get around to filling your cucumber cups.

Slice of cucumber topped with sun dried tomato dip and topped with a small fresh basil leaf.

Ways to Fill

There are a few easy ways to fill these cucumber cups.

  • The easiest way is with a small spoon, although this might not be the fanciest way, but it certainly does the trick.
  • If you want them all to be uniform and lovely, a pastry bag works best. You can even get creative and use a fancy flower tip to pipe in the filling (notice I didn’t do that).
  • A third option is similar to using a pastry bag, but doesn’t require you to actually buy any pastry bags. You can use whatever kind of plastic food storage bag you have, fill it with your sun dried tomato spread and press it into one of the bottom corners. When you’re ready to fill the cucumber cups, simply snip off a tiny corner of the bag and gently squeeze the filling from the top like you would with a pastry bag.

Hand holding one cucumber slice with sun dried tomato spread

Don’t save these JUST for entertaining though. The kids and I have managed to make almost a complete meal out of these little guys. They make a great light lunch or healthy snack.

Cucumber Bites with Sun Dried Tomato Spread

I hope you’ll try these delicious little Cucumber Bites! They are sure to please at your classy summer soirées as much as at your casual backyard BBQs.

If  you try them, come back and leave me at comment below with your feedback and star rating.

You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag me @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired on social media so I’m sure to see it.

Enjoy!

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Cucumber Bites with Sun Dried Tomato Spread
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Flavorful little one bite appetizers perfect for summer entertaining.
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, oil free, refined sugar free, soy free, vegan
Keyword: cucumber appetizers, easy summer appetizers, healthy finger foods
Servings: 14
Calories: 30 kcal
Author: Jenn S.
Ingredients
  • 1 English cucumber (cut into 1 inch thick slices)
  • 1/2 recipe Sun Dried Tomato Spread
  • sprinkle of hemp hearts (optional, for garnish)
  • tiny basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
  1. Make the Sun Dried Tomato Spread. This can be made in advance and kept in the fridge for up to several days.
  2. When ready to serve, cut the cucumber into slices. Using a 1/4 tsp measuring spoon like a melon baller, take out the seeds of each slice. Don't scoop all the way through, you want the bottom of the slice to be intact so your filing will sit inside.
  3. Fill each cucumber "cup" with the sun dried tomato spread (you can use a spoon or place the mixture into a pastry bag and pipe the filling in.
  4. Garnish with hemp hearts, tiny basil leaves or both (optional)
Recipe Notes

~Depending on the size of your cucumber, you will get about 12-16 bites.

~I suggest making a full batch of the Sun Dried Tomato Spread. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for several days. It is great as a sandwich spread, on veggie burgers, or as a dip for crackers and raw veggies.

 

Nutrition Facts
Cucumber Bites with Sun Dried Tomato Spread
Amount Per Serving
Calories 30 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 41mg 2%
Potassium 59mg 2%
Total Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin A 9%
Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 2%
Iron 4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


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Comments

  5. Jessica says

    These look so delicious! Love using cucumbers as a base or vessel for dips and other toppings. Sometimes I top them with salmon or tuna tartare!

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  8. Becca Amuse Your Bouche says

    That sun-dried tomato dip looks so tasty, just my sort of thing. I love the idea of serving it in cucumber cups instead of something heavier like crackers – perfect for a pre-dinner appetiser!

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    • Jenn S. says

      Thanks, Becca! The dip is delicious with crackers, but for summertime the cucumbers make it the perfect lite bite!

      Reply

  13. Jordan says

    I love using cucumber slices like little crackers and putting different spreads on top! So much lighter and very tasty 🙂

    Reply

  17. Strength and Sunshine says

    Hehe, the only “real” appetizer recipe I have on my blog is cucumber bites!!! They truly are the perfect vessels for delicious small eats 😉 I <3 cucumbers…I wish I could grow my own :'(

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    • Jenn S. says

      Haha, really?? I’ll have to check those out too! But, yes, they pair perfectly with creamy fillings. And they are so easy to eat…and don’t weigh you down. I can’t wait for our garden to get bigger so we can have them every day!

      Reply

  18. Jennifer says

    Thank you for the cucumber bites recipe YUM! I made them for an outdoor party I attended and they were so crisp and refreshing! Many of the guests were vegan (I knew that ahead of time) so I was looking for something everyone could enjoy. When I had first arrived and added my plate to the table, I did hear some guests think it was a salmon spread, so I added a little tag to the plate with the the recipe name and ingredients. Anyone bringing these yummy treats somewhere might want to do the same in advance. 🙂 Thanks again!

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  19. Jenn S. says

    Thank you, Jennifer! I’m so happy everyone loved them! They are the perfect summer party fare!

    Reply

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