Cucumber Bites with Whipped Feta, Lemon, and Dill Recipe
Delightfully fresh and creamy cucumber bites topped with a smooth, whipped feta cheese mixture infused with lemon, honey, and dill. Perfect as a light appetizer or snack that comes together in just 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Whipped Feta Mixture
- 1 (8-ounce) block feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ lemon, juice and zest
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1-2 sprigs fresh dill (plus more for garnish)
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
Cucumber Base
- 2 large hot house cucumbers, cut into ½ inch slices
Instructions
- Prepare Whipped Feta: In the bowl of a food processor, combine the crumbled feta cheese, lemon juice and zest, honey, and fresh dill. Pulse the mixture 4-5 times to start blending the ingredients uniformly. Then, with the processor running continuously, slowly stream in the olive oil until the mixture becomes completely smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Cucumber Bites: Arrange the cucumber slices on a serving platter. Using a spoon, place a generous dollop of the whipped feta mixture on top of each cucumber slice. Garnish each bite with additional fresh dill for color and flavor.
- Serve: Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or chill for a short time before serving to enhance flavors.
Notes
- Use a food processor for smooth, fluffy feta cheese; a blender or hand mixer can be used as alternatives.
- Adjust honey quantity based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Hot house cucumbers are preferred for their thin skin and fewer seeds but any fresh cucumber can be used.
- This appetizer is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
- For a vegan option, substitute feta cheese with a plant-based cheese alternative.
