LibreRecipes

Herbed Cream Cheese Cucumber Rounds

Rating

Calories

13.0

Sodium

23.0

Fat

1.0

Active time: 40 min Start to finish: 40 min

4 oz cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh chives

1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest

1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1/8 teaspoon table salt

Pinch of cayenne, or to taste

1/2 medium seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped)

3 medium radishes

Coarse sea salt for sprinkling

Special equipment: a Japanese Benriner* or other adjustable-blade slicer

Garnish: tiny fresh mint leaves and finely grated fresh lemon zest

Stir together cream cheese, herbs, zest, lemon juice, table salt, and cayenne.
Slice 32 (1/8-inch-thick) rounds from cucumber with slicer. Trim bottoms from radishes, then slice into 32 (1/16-inch-thick) rounds with slicer. Top each cucumber slice with a radish slice and 1/2 teaspoon herbed cream cheese. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and serve immediately.
*Available at Asian markets and cookware shops.