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Easy & Delicious Cucumber Snack Bites

A quick and easy snack featuring cucumber slices or halves filled with a savory mix of cooked chicken/turkey, cheese, and dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Spoon or Melon Baller For scooping seeds
  • Small bowl For mixing filling

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 Cucumbers Any kind
  • 2 tbsp Cooked Chicken or Turkey Shredded or diced leftovers
  • 0.25 cup Cheese Shredded cheddar, Monterey Jack, Colby-Jack blend, crumbled feta, or any other cheese
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing Your favorite store-bought kind
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  • 1 sprinkle Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1 dash Salad Supreme Seasoning

Instructions
 

  • First things first, grab those beautiful cucumbers. Give them a good wash under cool water. Now, you have a couple of options here. You can either slice them into thick, substantial rounds (maybe about 1 to 1.5 inches thick), or for more of a "boat" shape, cut them in half lengthwise.
  • Next, you need to create the little pocket for our yummy filling. If you cut rounds, just use a small spoon (like a melon baller or even a teaspoon) to carefully scoop out the seeds from the center of each slice, leaving a little ring. If you cut them lengthwise into halves, you'll scoop out the seeds along the length to create a shallow channel. Don't go too deep – you want the cucumber structure to hold strong!
  • Now, grab a small bowl. This is where the magic filling happens. Toss in your cooked chicken or turkey, your cheese of choice, that dreamy avocado lime ranch dressing, a pinch of black pepper, a sprinkle of Old Bay, and a dash of Salad Supreme seasoning. Give it a good stir with a spoon until everything is well combined and coated in that delicious dressing.
  • Time to fill! Take a spoonful of your savory filling and carefully spoon it into the cavities you made in your cucumber pieces. Pile it high if you like! Make sure each piece gets a generous helping.
  • And that's it! You are officially ready to enjoy your masterpiece. Serve them up right away to get the best of that refreshing cucumber crunch paired with the creamy, flavorful filling. These disappear fast, so be ready!

Notes

Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- Fast: Less than 10 minutes from fridge to face.
- Easy: No fancy skills needed.
- Giftable: Perfect for bringing to a potluck or sharing.
- Crowd-Pleasing: Customizable and generally well-liked.
Substitutions & Additions:
- Protein Swap: Use canned tuna, salmon, hard-boiled egg, cooked shrimp, mashed chickpeas, white beans, or crumbled firm tofu.
- Cheese Swap: Any shredded or finely diced cheese works, or cream cheese for creaminess.
- Dressing Swap: Regular ranch, creamy Italian, Greek yogurt with herbs, or mayo and lemon juice.
- Seasoning Swap: Try garlic powder, onion powder, dill, chives, everything bagel seasoning, Italian seasoning, or cayenne.
- Tasty Additions: Stir in finely diced bell pepper, celery, red onion, corn, black olives, crumbled bacon bits, fresh herbs (dill, parsley), or hot sauce.
Tips for Success:
- Use Cold Cucumbers: Chilled cucumbers are most refreshing.
- Don't Scoop Too Much: Leave enough cucumber wall for structure and good ratio.
- Pat Them Dry (Optional): Gently blot cucumber pieces after scooping to remove moisture.
- Chill the Filling: Mixing and chilling for 15-30 minutes allows flavors to meld.
- Fill Right Before Serving: Best for maximum crunch and freshness.
How to Store It:
- Best enjoyed fresh.
- For leftovers/prep: Store prepped cucumber pieces (washed, cut, scooped) in an airtight container lined with paper towel (1-2 days).
- Store filling in a separate airtight container (3-4 days).
- Assemble just before eating.
FAQs:
- Can I make this vegetarian? Yes, swap meat for mashed chickpeas, white beans, or tofu.
- Is this recipe low carb? Yes, it's an excellent low-carb option.
- Can I use a different kind of seasoning? Yes, experiment with other blends.
- How long do these last once assembled? Best eaten within an hour or two. Cucumber releases moisture.