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Cucumber Canapés with Whipped Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Basil
4.4 from 90 votes

Cucumber Canapés with Whipped Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Basil

Cucumber Canapés topped with whipped feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil offer a cool, creamy, and tangy bite. The whipped feta combines feta and cream cheese for smoothness, enhanced with lemon juice and olive oil. Each cucumber slice holds a dollop of this spread, accented by the chewy sun-dried tomatoes and fragrant basil. This simple preparation delivers fresh, contrasting textures and flavors ideal for light appetizers.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, International, Canadian, Vegetarian, gluten-free

Ingredients

For the Whipped Feta:
  • 6 ounces feta cheese crumbled, good quality
  • 2 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
For the Cucumbers:
  • 2 cucumber sliced, large
  • sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup basil chopped, fresh

Instructions

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  1. First, make the whipped feta. Place the feta and cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse until the cheeses are mixed. Add the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and turn on the food processor. With the food processor running, slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream through the tube. Turn off the food processor.
  2. Place a dollop of whipped feta in the center of each cucumber slice. Top with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Serve.