Description
Refreshing avocado goat cheese cucumber appetizers blend Mediterranean flavors with crisp textures. Small bites offer creamy richness balanced by fresh cucumber slices, perfect for intimate gatherings where guests savor elegant simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 medium English cucumbers (about 15 pieces, 1.5-inch slices)
- 2 oz (56 g) fresh goat cheese
- 1 ripe medium avocado
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1–2 sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers (finely chopped)
- Dash of tabasco sauce
- Pinch of salt
- Parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Pulverize ripe avocado into silky smoothness using a fork in a clean mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Flavor Fusion: Crumble goat cheese into the avocado, incorporating Tabasco sauce, lemon juice, and salt to craft a zesty, creamy spread with balanced undertones.
- Cucumber Canvas: Slice cucumber horizontally into precise ½-inch medallions, creating uniform platforms for the appetizer.
- Assembly Artistry: Transfer avocado-goat cheese mixture into a piping bag or use a spoon to generously coat each cucumber round with the vibrant spread.
- Garnish Finale: Accent each appetizer with a vibrant snippet of sun-dried tomato or roasted red pepper, then crown with a delicate parsley sprig to elevate visual and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Slice Carefully: Use a sharp knife and steady hand to create uniform cucumber medallions, ensuring even thickness for consistent presentation and balanced bite.
- Texture Matters: Mash avocado until smooth but retain slight texture for interesting mouthfeel, avoiding over-blending into complete puree.
- Flavor Balancing: Adjust Tabasco and lemon juice incrementally, tasting as you go to prevent overwhelming the delicate goat cheese and avocado base.
- Garnish Strategically: Choose fresh, vibrant herbs and garnishes that complement the creamy spread, adding visual interest and subtle flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg