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Cucumber and Olive Appetizers

By: Gwena Hedlund 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (23)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Lynchburg Lemonade
Prep Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 190 | Total Fat: 8.7g | Cholesterol: 11mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CINDY3539   view full review
GREAT!! I peeled & seeded the cuke. Then squeezed out some excess moisture in a paper towel....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CHEFJACQUIE   view full review
Super easy and really tasty. I alternated black and green sliced olives.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Nikki_D   view full review
Simply and classy. I like toasting the bread, and sourdough or french bagettes are great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2006 by toiles   view full review
I made this for my cookie exchange party and they were a BIG hit. I served them on sliced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2006 by Tony W.   view full review
These are good to eat as they are to look at! Easy as pie to make, easier actually. I like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Shelly Ann   view full review
I served this to a group that meets monthly and people asked me at the NEXT meeting about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 13, 2004 by emxluvsxfood   view full review
This recipe was deliciously delicious! The olive gives a really nice taste to it, but I tried...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2007 by KUL567   view full review
My husband went crazy for these, but I think they needed a little more flavor. Maybe it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2006 by cdottavio   view full review
I'm so glad I gave these a try. I would never think to put this combination together but they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2006 by jojolake   view full review
These were pretty enough, but the rye bread made them taste dry.

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