Description
Creamy goat cheese meets crisp cucumber in these elegant avocado appetizers. Quick Mediterranean-inspired bites deliver cool sophistication that delights guests while offering simple, fresh ingredients you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 medium English cucumbers, cut into 1.5-inch slices (about 15 pieces)
- 2 ounces (56 grams) fresh goat cheese
- 1 ripe medium avocado
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1–2 sun-dried tomatoes or roasted red peppers, chopped finely
- Dash of Tabasco sauce
- Pinch of salt
Garnish:
- Parsley
Instructions
- Prepare a clean medium-sized mixing vessel and carefully break down ripe avocado into smooth, velvety consistency using a fork.
- Crumble soft goat cheese directly into the mashed avocado, blending thoroughly until the mixture achieves a uniform, creamy texture.
- Enhance the flavor profile by introducing tangy Tabasco sauce, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a delicate sprinkle of salt to balance the richness.
- Thoroughly whisk the combined ingredients until they integrate seamlessly, creating a harmonious spread.
- Select a crisp cucumber and position it horizontally on a cutting surface, then slice into elegant, uniform medallions approximately 1½ inches thick.
- Transfer the prepared avocado-goat cheese mixture into a piping bag or use a spoon to carefully distribute the spread onto each cucumber round.
- Elevate the visual appeal and complexity of flavor by strategically placing a vibrant snippet of sun-dried tomato or roasted red pepper atop each appetizer.
- Crown each bite with a delicate sprig of fresh parsley to introduce a verdant, herbaceous note.
- Arrange the completed cucumber appetizers on a pristine serving platter, ready to delight guests with their elegant presentation and rich, tantalizing flavors.
Notes
- Choose ripe, soft avocados that yield gently when pressed to ensure a creamy, smooth mixture.
- Use fresh, crisp cucumbers with firm skin for the best texture and crunch in these appetizers.
- Adjust the Tabasco sauce according to your spice preference, adding gradually to control heat level.
- Prepare the cucumber slices just before serving to maintain their freshness and prevent sogginess.
- For a professional presentation, use a piping bag or zip-lock bag with a corner snipped off to create neat, uniform cheese topping.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving, keeping appetizers fresh and tasty.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 15
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg