The Best Cucumber Appetizers to Decorate Your Table

Cucumbers are a versatile ingredient that always comes in handy when you want to prepare something light, fresh, and impressive. They pair perfectly with fish, cheese, and even yogurt. And you can make so many dishes with them. We at joy-pup have selected three simple yet beautiful cucumber appetizers that will enhance both a holiday table and a casual dinner. Read on to find out which autumn dishes to make with beets.

Cucumber and Salmon Canapés

Ingredients:

• 1 fresh cucumber
• 100 g lightly salted salmon
• 100 g cream cheese
• a squeeze of lemon juice
• fresh dill
• skewers for serving

Step-by-step instructions:

• Slice the cucumber into slices about 1 cm thick.
• Cut the salmon into small pieces, easy to roll into a rose shape.
• Lightly fluff the cheese with a fork and a drop of lemon juice for a soft texture.
• Place a teaspoon of cheese on each cucumber slice, then top with a piece of salmon.
• Garnish with a sprig of dill and secure with a skewer.

Cucumber Rolls with Crab Sticks and Cheese

Ingredients:

• 2 long cucumbers
• 4 crab sticks
• 2 tbsp. Mayonnaise or yogurt
• 50 g cream cheese
• A pinch of dill

Step-by-step recipe:

• Slice the cucumbers into thin, long strips using a vegetable peeler.
• Chop the crab sticks, add the mayonnaise, cheese, and dill, and mix until smooth.
• Place a spoonful of filling on the edge of each cucumber strip and carefully roll them up.
• Arrange the rolls vertically on a plate and garnish with herbs or sesame seeds.

Cold cucumber shots with yogurt and mint

Ingredients:

• 2 fresh cucumbers
• 150 ml natural yogurt
• 1 clove of garlic
• 3-4 mint leaves
• A pinch of salt and pepper
• A pinch of olive oil

Step-by-step recipe:

• Peel the cucumbers and cut into cubes.
• Mix them with the yogurt, garlic, and mint.
• Purify all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
• Pour into mini glasses and drizzle with olive oil.

To be continued…