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Basil- and Crabmeat-Topped Cucumbers

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Crisp cucumber slices are topped with a creamy crabmeat spread for colorful, appetizing snack.

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PREP TIME 40 Min
TOTAL TIME 40 Min
SERVINGS 36

1: medium English cucumber

1: package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened

2: tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing

1/4: cup chopped fresh basil leaves

2: tablespoons finely chopped red onion

2: teaspoons grated lemon peel

1: cup frozen cooked crabmeat, thawed, flaked

2: tablespoons capers, if desired

: Small basil leaves or chopped fresh basil, if desired

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1 Score cucumber lengthwise with tines of fork if desired. Cut into 36 (1/4-inch) slices.
2 In small bowl, beat cream cheese with electric mixer on low speed until creamy. Beat in mayonnaise until well blended. Stir in chopped basil, onion, lemon peel and crabmeat.
3 Spread or pipe about 1 teaspoon crabmeat mixture on each cucumber slice. Sprinkle with capers. Garnish with basil leaves.

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Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Appetizer)

Calories 19

(Calories from Fat 15),

Total Fat 1 1/2g

(Saturated Fat 1/2g,
Trans Fat 0g),

Cholesterol 5mg;
Sodium 20mg;
Total Carbohydrate 0g

(Dietary Fiber 0g,
Sugars 0g),

Protein 1g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Vitamin A 0 %;
Vitamin C 0 %;
Calcium 0 %;
Iron 0 %;

Exchanges: FreeCarbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 7/7/2011 7:44:03 AM REPORT ABUSE annie1992 said:

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I liked this, and didn't think the basil was overpowering. I made it a second time and used lemon basil and thought it was even better, the lemon overtones of the basil nicely complimented the crab. This is definitely a step up from one of my kids' favorites, tuna salad stuffed into a cucumber half. I do agree that it is improved with a bit of salt and pepper, although I do realize that many people are trying to cut their salt consumption. This is a nice cool lunch on those days when I don't want to heat up the kitchen cooking a hot meal, and if you put another cucumber slice on top they can be carried to work without too much mess.

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Posted 8/12/2010 7:59:02 PM REPORT ABUSE amymarielee said:

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YUCK! I only put half the stated amount of basil in it and it tasted like dirty weeds. next time i will leave the basil out completely....plus it calls for no salt and we all know that salt and cucumbers go hand in hand so that is defiantly needed!

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