Boursin, Tomato and Cucumber Nibbles

"These are little bites of cucumber, cheese and sun-dried tomatoes. They are quick to prepare, but for a different presentation, you could cut rounds of cucumber and pile the cheese/basil/tomato on top. The amount of nibbles depends on the size of the cucumber, so ingredient amounts are a guide. You don't have to use Boursin, which is a soft French cheese, you can use cream cheese and in fact, the Recipezaar system wouldn't let me type in 'Boursin'. Recipe comes from my blog."
 
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Ready In:
20mins
Ingredients:
4
Serves:
20-25
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ingredients

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directions

  • Cut the cucumber in half length-ways and slice a little off the bottom to make it sit flat on the plate. Note: you can peel the cucumber if you prefer or if the skin is tough - it's easier to do this before slicing in half.
  • Scoop out the seeds and discard them.
  • Fill the hollow of the cucumber with the Boursin or cream cheese, smooth top with a knife.
  • Cut the cucumber into bite sized pieces and top each one with a basil leaf and a tomato. Secure with a cocktail stick.
  • Drizzle with some of the olive oil from the tomatoes.
  • Chill until ready to serve.

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Reviews

  1. These are nice! I didn't have Boursin so used cream cheese with garlic, parmesan, dried herbs and fresh parsley mixed in. I had one 8-inch long cucumber and got about 20 pieces. The tomatoes and herbs were a great combo with the cuke. Thanks for sharing!
     
  2. Nice and light! The flavors were fantastic. Thanks for a keeper!
     
  3. Really great. I made these for a party and they were a hit. I used sun dried tomatoes on some, sun dried peppers on others. Also, instead of olive oil from the tomatoes, I used garlic infused olive oil.
     
  4. Thanks a great way to use up my cucumbers from my garden!!!
     
  5. Absolutely delicious! It's a wonderful appetizer or snack on a warm day. I love the creaminess of the Boursin cheese combined with the tanginess of the sun-dried tomato. The basil is a perfect compliment to the flavors of the other ingredients, and the cucumber is refreshing and mild. It was very easy to put together. I am going to make this recipe as one of the appetizers at my next party when it gets warm out again. Thanks for sharing such a yummy recipe!
     
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  1. Really great. I made these for a party and they were a hit. I used sun dried tomatoes on some, sun dried peppers on others. Also, instead of olive oil from the tomatoes, I used garlic infused olive oil.
     

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