Fresh Cucumber Bites with Cream Cheese
A quick, easy, and healthy snack featuring crisp cucumber slices topped with a creamy, herbed cream cheese mixture. Perfect for light lunches, casual parties, or refreshing summer snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 fresh English or Persian cucumber
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: cherry tomatoes or radishes for topping
Instructions
- Wash and slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch thick rounds, about 20 slices.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, chopped fresh dill, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and evenly mixed.
- Spread about a teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture onto each cucumber slice.
- Optionally, top with a cherry tomato half, thin radish slice, or extra fresh dill for color and flavor.
- Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper and a pinch of salt if desired.
- Serve immediately for the best crunch or chill for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
Do not slice cucumber thinner than 1/4 inch to avoid floppy slices. Soften cream cheese before mixing for easier spreading. Assemble just before serving to prevent sogginess. Optional toppings add color and flavor contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6-8 bites per servin
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
Keywords: cucumber bites, cream cheese snack, healthy snack, easy appetizer, summer snack, low calorie, gluten-free, vegetarian