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Cucumber and Feta Cheese Toasts
Wondering what to make for your next get-together or family gathering? Try these simple and tasty cucumber and feta cheese toasts for the perfect no-fuss, low-cal appetizer. Fresh cucumber, lemon, and dill make this appetizer light and fresh, great for spring or summer entertaining.
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Ingredients
- ½ baguette or 1 demi baguette, sliced into ¼-inch (0.6 cm) slices (about 25 slices)
- 2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)
- 6 oz feta cheese (170 g)
- 2-3 Tbsp canola oil (30 – 45 mL)
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice (15 mL)
- 2 tsp lemon zest (10 mL)
- pepper to taste (0.5 mL)
- 1 small English cucumber, very thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp Fresh dill, chopped (30 mL)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place baguette slices on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil. Bake 10 minutes. Turn slices over and bake about 2-3 minutes longer, or until bread is toasted (dry) and golden brown in colour.
- Meanwhile, combine feta cheese, canola oil, lemon juice and zest in a mini food processor. Pulse to creamy texture. (Mixture can also be mashed together with a fork.) Season with pepper.
- Spread feta mixture evenly on toasted baguette slices. Top with cucumber slices and sprinkle with dill.
Nutritional Analysis
| Calories | 161 |
|---|---|
| Total Fat | 11.2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 18 mg |
| Sodium | 290 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 11.1 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Sugar | 1.9 g |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Potassium | 87 mg |
