Cucumber Bites with Cream Cheese, Ranch, and Cherry Tomatoes Recipe
Cucumber Bites are a refreshing and easy-to-make appetizer featuring crisp cucumber slices topped with a creamy herb-filled cheese mixture and garnished with fresh cherry tomatoes. Perfect for parties or a light snack, these no-cook bites combine cool and tangy flavors with a satisfying crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 cucumber bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cucumbers
- 12 cherry or grape tomatoes
Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced fine
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garnish
- Black pepper, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Cucumbers: Wash, peel, and slice the cucumbers into half-inch thick slices, discarding the ends to ensure uniform size and freshness.
- Make Divots: Using a small measuring spoon, carefully remove a small portion from the center of each cucumber slice to create a shallow well for the filling.
- Mix Filling Base: Combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and Ranch dressing in a bowl and mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the minced fresh dill, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning into the cream cheese mixture, blending until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Fill Cucumbers: Transfer the filling to a piping bag fitted with a star tip and pipe approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each cucumber well for a decorative touch.
- Top with Tomatoes: Slice the cherry or grape tomatoes in half and place one half on top of each filled cucumber slice, adding a burst of color and flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Lightly sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the bites for a hint of spice and serve immediately as a cool, flavorful appetizer.
Notes
- Use a serrated knife to peel and slice cucumbers for cleaner cuts.
- The filling can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated to save preparation time.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cream cheese and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives.
- Fresh dill enhances the flavor; dried dill can be used but adjust the quantity to taste.
- This recipe is best served chilled to maintain cucumber crispness and freshness.
Keywords: cucumber bites, appetizer, no-cook, cream cheese, ranch dressing, party snack, cucumber appetizer
