CUCUMBER, POMEGRANATE AND GOAT CHEESE APPETIZERS
These are adapted from "TANGY TART HOT & SWEET", by Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi. There, they were called an open-faced tea sandwich, but I'd consider them more like "toasts". They have a nice crunch, and the green, red, and white are great for the holidays. According to my produce book, pomegranates are in season November & December, although I've seen nice pomegranates (at my local Trader Joe's) in February. I've found an easy, mess-free way to seed a pomegranate, which I'll include at the end of the recipe below. I'm not a big fan of the flavor of goat cheese, and prefer to cut it by using equal portions of goat and cream cheese. But these also taste great using just cream cheese.
Provided by TigerJo
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine optional olive oil and softened goat or cream cheese. Spread evenly onto toast slices. You may mix the dill weed in at this point, but I think it looks prettier when sprinkled on top.
- Sprinkle toasts with pomegranate seeds and gently press them into the cheese (I prefer to add them after the cucumber, but then you have to be careful those carpet-staining seeds don't escape). Arrange approximately 4-6 slices of cucumber (depending on the size of your bread) on each slice of toast. Sprinkle with dill weed.
- Carefully cut each slice in half on the diagonal to make triangles. Serve open-faced on a platter.
- To seed a pomegranate (rinsed & dried): Using a small, sharp knife, slice the "crown" off the top of the pomegranate. Make 4-8 shallow cuts from north to south through the rind. Immerse the whole fruit in a large bowl of water, and gently twist to break the sections apart. Using your fingers, pull the red seeds away from the white pith. Discard everything that floats (most of the pith & peel float, while the seeds sink) and drain into a colander. You may need to remove a few pieces of pith, but there shouldn't be too much.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.9, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 11.2, Sodium 405.4, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 7.9, Protein 12.8
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Marilyn Ellis
[email protected]These appetizers are a great way to use up leftover cucumber and pomegranate.
Maddie wingo, Gabe and maddie vlogs
[email protected]I love the way the pomegranate seeds add a pop of color and flavor to these appetizers.
Krubaill Haillamickael
[email protected]These appetizers are so easy to make and they look so impressive! Perfect for a party or special occasion.
Marnie Stepanchuk
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of goat cheese, but I really enjoyed these appetizers. The combination of flavors and textures is just perfect.
Fernando Pedro
[email protected]I made these appetizers for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Definitely a crowd-pleaser.
segunfunmi david
[email protected]These appetizers were a big hit at my baby shower! Everyone loved them.
mohammed Abdu
[email protected]So refreshing and light! Perfect for a summer party.
EMRAN Islam
[email protected]These appetizers look amazing, but I found them to be a bit bland. Maybe I didn't use enough salt or something.
The Deathclaws
[email protected]Not a fan of goat cheese, but these appetizers were surprisingly good! The flavors and textures go really well together.
Hamed Ali
[email protected]Quick and easy to make. Perfect for a last-minute party snack.
Jason Stone
[email protected]Delicious and elegant! These appetizers were a hit at my party. Will definitely be making them again.
Sobuj Sill
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly! So happy with how these appetizers came out. Thanks for sharing!
Msuya Emmanuel
[email protected]A bit too tangy for my taste, but still a nice appetizer. I might try using a different type of cheese next time.
Gabz Mdunge
[email protected]I love the vibrant colors of this dish! It's so visually appealing, and the flavors are just as good as it looks. Will definitely be making this again!
Rayyana Mohamed Bakthir
[email protected]Easy to make and so refreshing! The cucumber and pomegranate provide a nice balance to the richness of the goat cheese. Perfect for a summer party or potluck.
mx raju Ahmed
[email protected]This appetizer is an absolute delight! The combination of cucumber, pomegranate, and goat cheese is simply divine. The flavors and textures play so well together, creating a truly unique and memorable dish. I highly recommend trying this recipe, it's