Description

These Cucumber and Hummus Bites are a light, refreshing, and flavor-packed appetizer perfect for spring parties, picnics, or healthy snacking. Crisp cucumber rounds are topped with creamy hummus and bright, colorful toppings — ready in minutes, yet impressive enough for guests.

Ingredients

Scale

1 large English cucumber, sliced into ½-inch rounds

½ cup hummus (classic, roasted red pepper, or your favorite flavor)

1 tablespoon olive oil, optional

6–8 cherry tomatoes, halved

2 tablespoons fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or chives), chopped

Everything bagel seasoning or paprika, optional

Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional Add-Ons:

Crumbled feta cheese

Sliced olives or roasted red peppers

Microgreens or sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

Prep the cucumbers: Wash and slice the cucumber into ½-inch rounds. Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop out a tiny well in each slice (optional).
Add hummus: Spoon or pipe about 1 teaspoon of hummus onto each cucumber slice.
Top with color: Add half a cherry tomato, sprinkle fresh herbs, and dust lightly with seasoning.
Finish: Drizzle a touch of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Serve fresh: Arrange on a platter or wooden board and enjoy immediately, or chill until ready to serve.

Notes

Make-Ahead Tip: Slice cucumbers and prep toppings in advance, but assemble right before serving for the best texture.

Flavor Variations: Try beet hummus, garlic hummus, or lemon-dill hummus for color and variety.

Presentation Tip: Use a piping bag for cleaner hummus swirls and photo-worthy bites.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Snack
Method: No-cook
Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 bites
Calories: 70
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 120 mg
Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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