Easy Avocado Goat Cheese Cucumber Appetizers

This gorgeous cucumber goat cheese appetizer is the perfect appetizer! Each of the little cucumber bites are topped with a flavor-packed avocado and goat cheese mixture and a colorful garnish of sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs. They’re healthy, incredibly easy to make, so light, and delicious! {Vegetarian, low carb, keto, & gluten-free}

Avocado goat cheese cucumber appetizers on a plate garnished with sun-dried tomatoes and parsley.

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Easy Cucumber Goat Cheese Appetizers

I am in love with this little avocado goat cheese cucumber appetizer. It’s one of my favorite recipes, especially when you need a low-prep, simple recipe that looks great without requiring a ton of effort.

I’ve been making this cucumber avocado appetizer recipe for several years now since it makes for the perfect light and healthy appetizer, and they’re a definite crowd-pleaser!

They always get great reviews, and no one can ever believe how simple they are to create!

An overhead image of cucumber appetizers topped with goat cheese avocado mixture, sun-dried tomatoes and parsley.

Why We Love These Cucumber Appetizer Bites:

So fancy: Thanks to a handy piping bag, these little cucumber bites look so expensive! You can safely serve these at even the fanciest occasion or on the coziest night-in. They’re so flavorful!

Low carb and calorie appetizer: Because cucumber forms the base, these appetizers are both low in carbohydrates and calories. It’s always nice to have those healthier options!

Gluten-free option: It seems that at every party or gathering, there’s at least one person who requires a gluten-free option. This simple appetizer is both gluten-free and vegetarian, so it works well for lots of people!

Such an easy recipe: The ingredients list is so short! You can easily throw these bites together at the last minute. No one will know!

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients required to make the goat cheese cucumber appetizer.

English cucumber: These are nice and long, so you can get quite a few bites out of each one. There’s no need to peel them!
Ripe avocado: Make sure it’s perfectly ripe (but not brown) for a smooth, creamy texture.
Fresh goat cheese: This adds a tangy, slightly funky flavor that tastes amazing in this recipe!
Tabasco sauce: For a little acid and heat.
Lemon Juice: To brighten up the filling.
Sun-dried tomato or roasted red pepper: Add a little on top as a garnish.
Fresh parsley: This makes them look extra fancy! Feel free to use other fresh herbs, like a little cilantro or dill, if you prefer.

How to Make this Easy Cucumber Appetizer Recipe

A collage of the goat cheese and avocado mixture being made in a bowl for the cucumber appetizers.

In a medium-size bowl, mash the avocado with a fork.
Add the goat cheese and mix together until a smooth mixture is formed. Add a dash of tabasco sauce, lemon juice and pinch salt.
Mix until well combined. Taste a bit and adjust the amount of tabasco sauce and salt depending on your preferences.

Cucumber slices on a plate topped with avocado goat cheese mixture.

Slice the cucumbers into about 15 thick slices, approximately 1 ½ inches in thickness.
Spoon or pipe mixture onto the slices of cucumber.

Three cucumber appetizers topped with parsley and sun-dried tomato.

Garnish with a small piece of sun-dried tomato or roasted red pepper and sprig of parsley. Place on a serving plate and enjoy!

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How to Get These Cucumber Bites Looking EXTRA Classy

I highly recommend that you pipe the pretty pastel “icing” onto the cucumber slices.

It always turns out SO classy, and it doesn’t require much skill, even if you have zero experience using a piping bag.

You literally just plunk the avocado goat cheese mixture into an icing bag with a tip attached and gently squeeze some of the mixture onto each cucumber slice.

Recipe Notes:

If you’re using a piping bag, make sure there are no large avocado chunks in the mixture, or it might get stuck in the tip and come oozing out all at once.

My favorite icing tip to use for piping is the Wilton 1M star piping tip. It’s so versatile. It works perfectly for appetizers such as this one, although I like to use it for piping icing on cupcakes too!

Before piping, gently dry each slice of cucumber with a paper towel. This will help the topping stay in place really well.

For an even fluffier texture, feel free to blend the goat cheese and avocado in a small bowl with a hand mixer.

Recipe FAQs

Can you use other types of cucumbers?

Yes! Although English cucumbers have the perfect shape, texture, and mild flavor, you can easily use any type of cucumber. Just be sure to cut them into thin rounds that are easy to eat. You can also adjust the thickness of the slices of cucumber to your preference!

What can you use instead of a piping bag?

If you don’t have a piping bag and still want a luxurious look, you have a couple of options. First, you can use a cookie scoop to add a perfectly round dollop of the goat cheese filling on top of the cucumber. This looks pretty nice, but it can be tricky to get a smooth shape.

An even better option is to use a plastic zip-top bag! Fill it just like you would a regular piping or pastry bag, then use scissors to trim off a small corner. Make a small cut at first; you can always make it larger if needed. Add a round swirl of the avocado goat cheese mixture on top and garnish like normal!

How thick should you slice cucumber for goat cheese cucumber bites?

I usually like to make the cucumber slices pretty thick – approximately 1.5 inches in height. This gives you a nice bite, and the cucumber slice is sturdy enough to hold up the filling even after the first bite. Feel free to cut the cucumbers a little shorter if you’d prefer.

Storage Guidelines

I recommend storing this cucumber goat cheese appetizer in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. The lemon juice in the topping helps to prevent the avocado from going brown, so they still look fresh the next day. Although they generally look and taste best fresh and made the day of, you can prepare them up to a day in advance.

I don’t recommend using plastic wrap as it will crush the topping. A solid-sided airtight container is perfect!

A hand holding up a cucumber avocado appetizer.

Serving Suggestions

These tangy goat cheese cucumber bites can be served as an hors d’oeuvre or quick snack for any party or gathering! Try offering them with these easy appetizers to fill out your snack table:

Recipe Variations

Change the cheese: If you’re not a fan of goat cheese, feel free to replace it with another creamy cheese option, like cream cheese or Boursin. You can also use herbed goat cheese for extra flavor.
Use guacamole: Instead of adding the creamy goat cheese topping, you can try using chipotle guacamole instead! Sprinkle with cotija and diced tomato, and add a squeeze of fresh lime juice. So refreshing!
Add smoked salmon: Replace the sun-dried tomatoes with a topping of smoked salmon and capers! You can even remove the hot sauce from the cheese filling and add a little fresh dill for garish.
Adjust the topping: Sprinkle these creamy cucumber bites with Everything Bagel seasoning on top for a savory flavor and extra crunch. They’d also be lovely with sliced cherry tomatoes or even a little slice of crispy bacon for a salty, savory flavor.

A plate of goat cheese cucumber appetizers topped with sun-dried tomato and parsley.

Definitely an appetizer that you’ll want to try out for your next gathering!

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