Basil and Crabmeat Topped Cucumbers

Great appetizer, especially when cucumber's are plentiful.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 36 appetizers

Ingredients

• 1  medium English cucumber
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, soft
• 2  tablespoons mayonnaise or 2  tablespoons  salad dressing
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh basil
• 2  tablespoons  fine chopped red onions
• 2  teaspoons  grated lemon peel
• 1  cup frozen crabmeat (cooked, thawed and flaked)
• 2  tablespoons capers (optional)

Directions

1. Score the cucumbers lenghtwise with tines of fork if desired. Cut into 36 (1/4") slices.
2. In small bowl, beat cheese with mixer on lwo speed till creamy. beat in mayo till mixed. Stir in basil, onion, lemon peel, and crabmeat.
3. Spread or pipe 1 tsp of mixture onto cucumber slices.
4. sprinkle with capers. garnish with bsil leaves if desired. Add lettuce leaves as garnish.