Cucumber and Olive Appetizers

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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.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 large cucumber

  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • ¼ 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.

54 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

190 Calories
9g Fat
23g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 190
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 507mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g 11%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 56mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.