Easy Cucumber Bites are quick, healthy, and just right as a snack or for sharing with friends.
I find summer gatherings with friends to be fun, filled with good conversation, good company, and good food. While I often need to bring a food item to share, I do not want to spend a lot of time working over a hot stove in the warm summer months or putting together something complicated. I like to look for something simple, but healthy. 
These Easy Cucumber Bites fit the bill for just that. They are quick and easy to make, healthy, and pleasing to the palette. All it takes is a cucumber, grape tomatoes, hummus, cilantro, and sesame seed.
Easy Avocado Hummus
I used an English cucumber for this recipe, but any kind will do. You can choose to peel it completely or leave strips of peeling around the cucumber. It’s entirely up to you. Slice the cucumber into ¼-inch slices and cover each slice with your favorite hummus. I like to use roasted red pepper hummus on these, but my Easy Avocado Hummus would work too if you wanted more of a southwest or Mexican flavor. Arrange cilantro leaves or chopped cilantro on the hummus, finish with a slice of grape tomato and toasted sesame seeds on each slice.
Easy Cucumber Bites are an ideal appetizer or snack in the summer months when fresh vegetables are in abundance in your garden, CSA, or local farmer’s market. But they work just as well other times of the year as the ingredients are readily available year round in most supermarkets. Enjoy!
Easy Cucumber Bites
Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 1/2 c. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- 1/4 c. Fresh cilantro
- 12 Grape tomatoes sliced cross-wise into 3 or 4 slices each
- 1/2 tsp. Toasted sesame seed
Instructions
- Peel cucumber, leaving strips of peeling on the long side of the cucumber if desired. Slice into 1/4-inch slices.
- Spread 1/2 tsp. of hummus on each cucumber slice.
- Arrange cilantro leaves on the hummus or sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- Top each slice with a slice of grape tomato and garnish with a pinch of sesame seed.
- Serve immediately.
Robyn Gleason says
Oh, I’m so sold on this tasty little bites, Marie! I love simple, fresh and easy especially in the summer months when all you want to do is play! Love the addition of hummus to add lots of flavour and diverse textures. I’ll be stealing your recipe this weekend!
Hope you’re having a fabulous summer 🙂
Marie says
Thanks, Robyn! Summer makes it so easy to have fresh veggies. Hope you’re having a great weekend!
Katie Cavuto says
These look great!! So much fun for h’orderves!!
Marie says
Thanks, Katie! They are fun – and easy!
Lisa Rutledge says
You can’t get a recipe easier than this! Such amazing color and no doubt tons of flavor!
Marie says
I know, right, Lisa? They’re great for a quick and easy snack. 🙂
rhanawalt says
I could totally get into this for a yummy snack or a light appetizer! I love that it’s quick and easy too!
Marie says
Same here. I love it if it’s quick, easy, and yummy. 🙂
Sandhya says
Looks so pretty and what a perfect appetizer for summer!
Marie says
Thank you!
Meredith @ The Weekday Gourmet says
What a cute little appetizer!
Marie says
Thanks, Meredith!
Ange @ Little Kitchen Blue says
What a great idea. My granddaughter would love these too!
Marie says
Thank you! They’re easy enough for children to help make as well. Hope your granddaughter likes them! 🙂
Jebbica says
These look soooo appetizing! I love the idea of eating hummus on cucumbers. I shared this at my link party, #FoodandFitnessFriday, over the weekend. I hope you will stop by some Friday and add more of your healthy posts!
curlsnchard says
That’s such a quick bite and great idea! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Chrissie says
These look great! My kids would LOVE these!
Elysia | Haute & Healthy Living says
These are so adorable! Such a quick and healthy snack or appetizer!
Marissa @ OMG FOOD says
I love dipping cucumber in hummus, these bites are a great snack idea! Thanks for sharing. <3
1 2 3 4 guitar chords says
These look amazing and easy to make. I’m going to try it!
Healthy Ideas Place says
Thanks! Enjoy!