Cucumber–Beet Bites
Cucumber–Beet Bites
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) finely chopped shallots
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 2/3 cup (150 ml) cooked beets, peeled and diced
- Salt and pepper
- 2 English cucumbers
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 6 tablespoons (90 ml) crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sour cream
- 1/4-inch (20 1/2-cm) lengths of chive, cut diagonally
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Peel the cucumber if desired and slice into 20 rounds, 2.5-cm (1-inch) thick.
- With a melon baller, scoop out a hollow in the centre of each cucumber round. Season with salt and pepper. Put a drop of balsamic vinegar in each hollow. Add the cheese. With the tip of a spoon, place about 5 ml (1 teaspoon) of beet filling on the cheese. Garnish with sour cream, a length of chive and a grinding of pepper.
Cucumber–Beet Bites