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Cucumber and Olive Appetizers

SUBMITTED BY: Gwena Hedlund PHOTO BY: Allrecipes

"I got this recipe from one of my cooking classes in college. It's the "old fashioned" type of appetizer, but one that makes a beautiful display on the plate and I never take any home with me because they disappear quickly."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 14 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
Read Reviews (12)
PREP TIME  5 Min
READY IN  5 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese salad dressing
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf cocktail rye bread
  • 15 pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped

DIRECTIONS

  1. Using the tines of a fork, score the unpeeled cucumber lengthwise on all sides. Slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and blue cheese dressing. Spread the cheese mixture on the rye bread slices. Top with a slice of cucumber and a slice of olive.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CHEFJACQUIE
Super easy and really tasty. I alternated black and green sliced olives. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CINDY3539
GREAT!! I peeled & seeded the cuke. Then squeezed out some excess moisture in a paper towel.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Nikki_D
Simply and classy. I like toasting the bread, and sourdough or french bagettes are great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Shelly Ann
I served this to a group that meets monthly and people asked me at the NEXT meeting about... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2006 by toiles
I made this for my cookie exchange party and they were a BIG hit. I served them on sliced... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2006 by Tony W.
These are good to eat as they are to look at! Easy as pie to make, easier actually. I like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by KUL567
My husband went crazy for these, but I think they needed a little more flavor. Maybe it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2006 by cdottavio
I'm so glad I gave these a try. I would never think to put this combination together but they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2004 by JBBALUKONIS