These herb cashew cream cucumber bites are topped with a creamy herb cashew “cheese,” pomegranate arils, and a sprig of fresh dill. They’re healthy, delicious, and free of grains, gluten, and dairy!
Can you believe it’s almost 2017? Where has this year gone?? I feel like each year passes by way too quickly, and the older I get, the faster it goes. New Year’s Eve is often bittersweet as I look back upon the year in regret, thinking I should’ve done more of this and less of that. At the same time, it’s also a fresh start—a way to make goals and resolutions that I will finally stick to, gosh darn it.
Regardless of how I feel leading up to the year, come New Years Eve I’m partying with rest of the world! Well, partying the way a mom of two kids parties. 😜 We play games and make a variety of appetizers and desserts to munch on, and then at 12 a.m. we watch the ball drop in NYC, clang together our glasses of sparkling grape juice in celebration, and then go to sleep…yep, that’s how we do it!
The combo of the creamy herb cashew “cheese,” sweet pomegranates, and crunchy cucumbers is so delicious! This cashew spread would also be delicious on sandwiches, bagels, crackers, or as a veggie dip! (I also eat it by the spoonful, but whatevs 😉) The possibilities are endless!
These cucumber bites are the perfect little snack or appetizer for any occasion! They’re delicious, healthy, and whole 30/paleo/vegan friendly too, so they can be enjoyed by most anyone with dietary restrictions.
I hope you have a safe and happy New Year! See you in 2017 where I have many more delicious and healthy recipes to share with you all! 😊
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Herb Cashew Cheese and Pomegranate Cucumber Bites
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 2 dozen 1x
Description
Savory herb cashew cream and a sprinkle of pomegranate arils sits atop cucumber slices, for a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer, perfect for a crowd!
Ingredients
Herb Cashew Cream:
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked overnight, drained, and rinsed (can also opt to boil cashews for 5–10 minutes if you’re in a pinch for time)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 whole medium lemon) + zest for optional garnish
- 1 garlic clove, smashed
- 2 green onions, roughly chopped or 2–3 tablespoons fresh chives
- 2–3 teaspoons fresh dill, or more to taste, plus more for garnish
- 1–2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, to taste
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
- sprinkle of ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons water + more as needed for blending
- 1–2 fresh, crisp cucumbers or 1 English cucumber, sliced 1/4” thick
- pomegranate arils
Instructions
- Place drained cashews into your food processor, along with lemon juice, garlic, green onion/chives, dill, 1 teaspoon vinegar, salt, and pepper. Begin pulsing to incorporate ingredients together and then blend, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time, just until mixture is thick and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings to suit your taste. Add additional chives, dill, or salt if necessary, and add more lemon juice or vinegar, if needed, which gives it a tang, like cream cheese.
- Refrigerate herb cashew spread until ready to use.
- To put together, place a dollop of cashew cheese onto each cucumber slice and pile on the pomegranate arils. Top with a sprig of dill and a little freshly grated lemon peel and serve! Best if enjoyed right away. Makes about 2 dozen or so cucumber bites, depending on how much cheese you use on each slice.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Gluten free, grain free, appetizer
Those look so refreshing and delicious! I love the idea of adding the pom seeds.
La Belle Sirene
These look delicious! A perfect, healthy appetizer! Your photography is beautiful too!
What an interesting mix! It sounds absolutely delicious though — not to mention looks very appealing! Thanks for sharing this ♥
This seems so delicious and easy to make!
This looks so delicious!
Thank you Adriana! I hope you’re having a great day!
Wow this looks delicious! Have to try it some time 🙂 Happy new year! xo, sharon
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Sharon, thank you. Happy New Year to you as well 🙂
Happiest 2017 to you and your lovely family!!!
This is such a beautiful appetizer any time of the year. Looks beautiful and the pictures are seriously droolworthy. Gorge.
xoxo
A very Happy New Year to you and your family, Joscelyn. And these cucumber bites look so pretty and delicious. The perfect way to kick starts a new beginning. Hope you are having a lovely time! 🙂
I love these healthy bites, perfect for any occasion! 🙂 Happy New Year!
Thank you Laura. Happy New Year!
These look and sound amazing!! The sweetness from the pomegranate with the cheese has my mouth watering!
Aw thanks Jessica for the kind words. I hope you’re having a great weekend and happy new year!
Hi Jessica! Thank you for stopping by and for your encouraging words. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Oh these look absolutely delicious. One I will most definitely be trying when we next have guests
Ooh, these look yummy! I’ll definitely try them. 🙂 Thank you for sharing!
Thanks Tami! Happy new year to you!