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These Cucumber Bites filled with Sun Dried Tomato Spread are flavorful little one bite appetizers perfect for summer entertaining. Easy to make, gluten free, oil free, and vegan!
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Tis the season for garden fresh veggies. Tis also the season for summer entertaining.
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 enjoying your summer party.
This Sun Dried Tomato Spread is one of my favorite dips. 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.
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.
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.
More vegan appetizers
- Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
- Stuffed Mini Peppers
- Southwest Tortilla Rollups
- Pesto Pizza Bites
- Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower
I hope you love this recipe as much as we do! If you tried it, please use the star rating system in the recipe card and leave a comment with your feedback. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
For even more easy family recipes, be sure to check out my cookbook, The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook!
Cucumber Bites with Sun Dried Tomato Spread
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber (cut into 1 inch thick slices)
- ½ recipe Sun Dried Tomato Spread
- sprinkle of hemp hearts (optional, for garnish)
- tiny basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the Sun Dried Tomato Spread. This can be made in advance and kept in the fridge for up to several days.
- When ready to serve, cut the cucumber into slices. Using a ¼ 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.
- 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.
- Garnish with hemp hearts, tiny basil leaves or both (optional)
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day
What a pretty appetizer! I’m glad I can use a plastic bag since I don’t have a pipping bag. 🙂
Jenn S.
Oh for sure, plastic bags work great!
Dianne
I’m not sure if I’d share these with guests – I want a whole plate for myself!
Jenn S.
That’s a good way to go too. Sometimes I make them for lunch! 🙂
Becky Striepe
These look like a perfect addition to a BBQ! So fresh and simple. YUM!
Jenn S.
Thanks, Becky! I make them for almost every party and they are always a hit!
Jessica
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!
Jenn S.
Thanks, Jessica. They are the perfect refreshing summer bite!
Alisa Fleming
These look so fresh and full flavored Jenn! I think I need to whip up a batch for my midday snack – maybe I’ll eat less chocolate then!
Jenn S.
I am never one to suggest less chocolate though, so maybe just have both! 🙂
Julie
We love sundried tomatoes, and these cucumbers make the perfect little bite-sized way to serve and eat it.
Jenn S.
Sun dried tomatoes are the best!! Thanks, Julie!
Becca Amuse Your Bouche
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!
Jenn S.
Thanks, Becca! The dip is delicious with crackers, but for summertime the cucumbers make it the perfect lite bite!
Allie | Baking a Moment
You totally had me at sun dried tomato! I can never get enough and this looks so tempting with the cucumber 🙂
Jenn S.
Thanks, Allie!
Lane and Holly
These look SO awesome! May have to serve them at my next gathering!
Jenn S.
I think they will be a big hit! Let me know how it goes! 🙂
Kristen Chidsey
I love sundried tomatoes and cucumbers–such a fun way to eat some veggies!
Jenn S.
Thanks, Kristen! I hope you love them!
Jordan
I love using cucumber slices like little crackers and putting different spreads on top! So much lighter and very tasty 🙂
Jenn S.
I agree! Not that I don’t like crackers, but cucumbers are so light and fresh!
Chris Thinly Spread
These look so refreshing and very tasty with that spread 🙂 I’m off for a gander at your cauliflower buffalo bites now – they look amazing!
Jenn S.
Thanks, Chris! I hope you love both!
Aimee
That spread sounds so so delicious. I love the idea of serving it like this. Perfect for summer get-togethers!
Jenn S.
And all without heating up the kitchen! 🙂 Thanks, Aimee!
Shiva mantra
Oooo! This looks so good!
Jenn S.
Thanks, Shiva. Enjoy!
Strength and Sunshine
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 :'(
Jenn S.
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!