Best 7 Cucumber Hors Doeuvres Recipes

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Cucumber hors d'oeuvres are a delightful and refreshing appetizer that can be enjoyed at any gathering. They are perfect for a light snack or as part of a larger meal. With their crisp texture and mild flavor, cucumbers are a versatile ingredient that can be paired with a variety of other ingredients to create a variety of delicious appetizers. From simple cucumber canapés to elaborate cucumber towers, there is a cucumber hors d'oeuvre recipe out there to suit every taste. Whether you are looking for something savory or sweet, creamy or crunchy, there is sure to be a cucumber hors d'oeuvre recipe that you will love.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HERBED CREAM CHEESE CUCUMBER ROUNDS



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Categories     No-Cook     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Cream Cheese     Mint     Cucumber     Radish     Chive     Gourmet

Yield Makes 32 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon table salt
Pinch of cayenne, or to taste
1/2 medium seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped)
3 medium radishes
Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Special equipment: a Japanese Benriner* or other adjustable-blade slicer
Garnish: tiny fresh mint leaves and finely grated fresh lemon zest

Steps:

  • Stir together cream cheese, herbs, zest, lemon juice, table salt, and cayenne.
  • Slice 32 (1/8-inch-thick) rounds from cucumber with slicer. Trim bottoms from radishes, then slice into 32 (1/16-inch-thick) rounds with slicer. Top each cucumber slice with a radish slice and 1/2 teaspoon herbed cream cheese. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and serve immediately.
  • *Available at Asian markets and cookware shops.

CUCUMBER CUPS WITH DILL CREAM AND SMOKED SALMON



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Classic combos are classic because the flavors go well together! Dill, cucumber, and smoked fish are combined with a bit of lemon to perk things up. Small pieces of smoked trout would be a good substitute for the salmon in this pretty, easy, no-cook hors d'oeuvre. Cucumber cups can be assembled and kept chilled in an airtight container 1 day ahead of time.

Provided by RuthE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ⅓ large cucumbers
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces smoked salmon, cut into 2-inch strips
24 small fresh dill sprigs

Steps:

  • Trim ends from cucumbers and cut crosswise into 24 (3/4-inch-thick) rounds. Scoop a 1/2-inch-deep depression from one side of each round with a small melon-baller, forming little cups. Drain cucumbers, cup sides down, on paper towels for 15 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese, chopped dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper together in a bowl. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon cheese mixture into each cucumber cup. Top each cup with 1 salmon strip and 1 dill sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 103.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

CUCUMBER SANDWICH APPETIZERS



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This makes a great midnight snack, too!

Provided by Kamra Raleigh

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package spreadable cream cheese
¼ cup sour cream
1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-style salad dressing mix
1 (1 pound) loaf sliced pumpernickel party bread
2 cucumbers, peeled and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, sour cream, and Italian salad dressing mix in a bowl until well blended.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture atop pumpernickel party bread and top each slice with 1 to 2 cucumber slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 22.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 552.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

20 EASY CUCUMBER APPETIZERS



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These cucumber appetizers are light, refreshing, and delicious! Make cucumber bites, mini-sandwiches, and cucumber bruschetta for your next party, and your guests will thank you.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Appetizers     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 20

Dilly Cucumber Bites
Everything Bagel Cucumber Bites
Ranch Cucumber Bites
Mini-Cucumber Sandwiches
Spicy Korean Beef and Cucumber Appetizers
Avocado Goat Cheese Cucumber Appetizers
Cucumber Smoked Salmon Appetizer Bites
Cucumber Bruschetta
Greek Stuffed Cucumber Bites
Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Cucumber Appetizers
Mediterranean Cucumber Cups
Low-Carb Avocado Shrimp Cucumber Appetizer
Cucumber Cream Cheese Toasts
Cucumber Appetizers With Sardine Spread
Cucumber Boat Appetizer
Stuffed Cucumber Bites
Cucumber Canapes With Whipped Feta, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Basil
Cold Cucumber Soup
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad
Spicy Pickled Cucumbers

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a cucumber appetizer in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

CUCUMBER HORS D'OEUVRES



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I always get requests for this recipe. It's easy, fast, and people can't figure out the seasonings (ha). Got it from a relative, who got it from a friend, who got it from . . .. Enough for 60 - if you use 2 cucumbers. You'll have extra of the cream cheese mixture.

Provided by Satisfied Kris

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 60 Hors D'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package Good Seasons salad dressing mix (Italian)
1 (12 ounce) container soft cream cheese
cucumber
dill
pumpernickel cocktail bread

Steps:

  • Mix salad dressing and cream cheese.
  • Spread onto bread.
  • Peel and slice cucumber (@1/8inch thick).
  • If you want, leave strips of green on the cucumber (looks nice) Place 1 slice of cucumber onto bread.
  • Sprinkle with Dill.

COLD HORS D'OEUVRES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Yield 2 to 4 servings for each hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 49

6 ounces calves liver, cubed
1 clove garlic, smashed
3 medium onion, about 1/2 pound, chopped coarsely
1 slice white bread, cubed
2 tablespoons clarified butter
2 small eggplants, halved and the seeded pulp scooped out, chopped, and reserved
Freshly ground salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon salad oil
2 tablespoons clarified butter
1/4 cup finely sliced onion
1/2 cup long grain rice, washed
1 red pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
Freshly ground salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 bay leaf
1 sprig thyme
Parsley, to taste
1 tablespooon clarified butter
6 large shrimp, shells on
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1/4 cup dry white wine
Freshly ground salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 Belgian endive
1/2 English cucumber, cubed
Freshly ground salt
Freshly ground pepper
Oil and vinegar, to taste
Spanish Onions:
2 tablespoons clarified butter
1 Spanish onion, sliced thick
2 shallots, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
Freshly ground salt
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
5 ounces heavy cream
1 English cucumber
1/8 cup clarified butter
1/2 lemon, juiced
12 button mushrooms
1/8 cup olive oil
Freshly ground salt
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • For stuffed eggplant halves: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In food processor or meat grinder, combine liver, garlic, onion, and bread. Heat saute pan with clarified butter. Add meat mixture and eggplant pulp. Saute for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon this mixture into the eggplant halves and place in a casserole dish. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with salad oil. Cool before cutting into sections and serving.
  • For rice pilaf: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat butter in saute pan. Cook onions. Add rice and peppers and continue to saute. Add chicken stock. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Pour into a casserole dish and bake for 20 minutes. Once cool, adjust seasoning.
  • For shrimp: Heat clarified butter in saute pan. Add shrimp and garlic. Cook, turning shrimp once, till done. Remove to bowl and sprinkle with white wine. Let cool. Season with salt and pepper.
  • For Belgian endive: Blanch the endive in boiling water for one minute and add cucumber. Cook another 30 seconds. Drain and cool. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with oil and vinegar.
  • For Spanish onions: Heat clarified butter in saute pan over low heat. Add onion slices. Cook for a few minutes on one side. Turn and cook on other side, adding shallots and scallions to pan. Season generously with salt and pepper. Remove all, including pan juices, to a bowl and cool.
  • For cucumber: Combine vinegar, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, and cream in a pan. Gradually bring to a boil. Turn down heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Chill. Blanch cucumber in boiling water for one minute. Slice. Place hot cucumber in bowl and cover with dressing. Chill.
  • For mushrooms: Heat butter and lemon juice in a saute pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms. Then add the oil. Cook gently. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into bowl and cool.

CUCUMBER SHRIMP HORS D'OEUVRES



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Make and share this Cucumber Shrimp Hors D'oeuvres recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Stacy Gregory

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 20-30 hor d'oeuvers, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 burpless cucumbers or 3 English cucumbers
1 cup shrimp meat
1/4 cup minced red onion
3/4 cup cream cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/4 tablespoons dill weed
1 tablespoon minced roasted garlic

Steps:

  • Wash cucumbers (peeling is optional).
  • Slice in 3/4 inch thick slices.
  • Using a melon baller scoop out center careful not to go all the way through.
  • Set aside In a blender or food processor combine shrimp (reserving 1/8c for garnish) and garlic.
  • Mix into a slightly lumpy mixture.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Mix just until smooth.
  • Spoon about 1 to 1 1/2 T of mixture in each cucumber.
  • Garnish top with remaining shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.2, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 36.1, Sodium 94.4, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 3.6

Tips:

  • Choose the right cucumbers. For best results, choose cucumbers that are fresh, firm, and have a deep green color. Avoid cucumbers that are yellow or have brown spots.
  • Prepare the cucumbers properly. Before using, wash the cucumbers thoroughly and cut them into the desired shape. If you are using a peeler to create cucumber ribbons, be sure to use a sharp peeler and move it in a downward motion.
  • Use a variety of fillings and toppings. The possibilities are endless when it comes to fillings and toppings for cucumber hors d'oeuvres. Some popular options include cream cheese, hummus, guacamole, salsa, and various types of seafood, meat, and vegetables.
  • Get creative with your presentation. Cucumber hors d'oeuvres can be served in a variety of ways. You can arrange them on a platter, skewer them, or even stuff them. Get creative and have fun with your presentation!

Conclusion:

Cucumber hors d'oeuvres are a delicious and refreshing way to start any party or gathering. They are easy to make and can be customized to fit any taste. With a little creativity, you can create cucumber hors d'oeuvres that will impress your guests and leave them wanting more.

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