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Tarama and Tzatziki Cucumber bites

These greek-style cucumber bites with tarama and homemade tzatziki make for delicious finger foods at any party or gathering among friends and family.

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This Recipe includes:

cucumberCucumber – long green cucumbers such as the English cucumber or American (garden) cucumber.
taramaTarama – any sort of greek tarama or fish roe.
lemonLemon juice – to give the greek yogurt a touch of zest.
CreamGreek yogurt – regular or low fat greek yogurt
DillDill – fresh dill works best, but you can also use dried dill if you are in a hurry
Garlic powderGarlic powder – for a tangy flavor
paprikaPaprika – smoked paprika for flavor
Salt and pepperSalt and pepper

Inspired by Greek cuisine, these cucumber bites are the perfect combination of freshness and flavor. These make a great appetizer for parties or just a snack before dinner with friends and family.

Alternating with fish tarama and a homemade tzatziki sauce, they also add a visual pop of color to any party table. And have I mentioned they are healthy and delicious?

Preparing the cucumber bites
Slices of cucumber on a plate

Crisp and refreshing, they can be made in 10-minutes or less and are a perfect summertime treat sure to leave your guests wanting more. .

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cucumber bites

Tarama and Tzatziki Cucumber bites

Cucumber bites with tarama and tzatziki are an excellent party appetizer that can be prepared very quickly, and enjoyed by all.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Appetizers and Starters
Cuisine Greek
Servings 16
Calories 86 kcal

Equipment

  • Lipper International Durable Bamboo Over the Sink or Stove Cutting Board
  • Tramontina Gourmet 3 Piece Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set
  • Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Traverse Power Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 long cucumbers
  • 1 cup of tarama

Tzatziki sauce

  • 1 cup of greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1-2 sprigs of chopped up fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Wash the cucumber and slice into thin 0.5in slices.
  • Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  • In a mixing bowl scoop out a portion of the greek yogurt.
  • Mix in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, lemon juice, and chopped herbs and spices to make the tzatziki.
  • Using a teaspoon, scoop out a portion of tzatziki and place it on each cucumber slice. Alternate with the tarama sauce until the pla.
  • Serve immediately or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 28mgSugar: 1g

Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.

What to serve with it?

These tarama and tzatziki cucumber bites go quite well with a light white sparkling wine or rosé or even white (blanche) beer.

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Can you prepare it in advance?

The cucumber bites will get soggy prepared more than a couple of hours in advance, so I wouldn’t prepare them too early. Keep them in the fridge after you do make them, and take them out 10 minutes before you are ready to serve so that they get to room temperature.

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Hello! I'm a home cook living in France with my family, who all have very big opinions about mealtime. I focus on easy and delicious dishes, with a touch of veggies, to prepare quickly when you have multiple things on the go. Because we're all experts in multi-tasking these days!

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