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Basil- and Crabmeat-Topped Cucumbers

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

Ingredients

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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Directions

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.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

English cucumbers, also called hothouse cucumbers, have very small seeds and thin skins that don’t require peeling, so they work well for this appetizer.

If you can’t find frozen crabmeat, use a 6-ounce can of crabmeat, well drained.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Appetizer

Calories: 19
Calories from Fat: 15),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 1 1/2g; 1 1/2%
(Saturated Fat 1/2g, 1/2% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 5mg; 5%;
Sodium: 20mg; 20%;
Total Carbohydrate: 0g; 0%
(Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 0g 0% ),
Protein: 1g; 1%

% Daily Value*:

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

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Carbohydrate Choices:

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

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Posted 5/11/2013 5:15:25 PM REPORT ABUSE LoraleiB said:

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I have this mix chilling in the fridge as we speak to bring to Mother's Day gathering tomorrow. All I can say is YUM. I love the blend of the basil and lemon with the red onion-and the mix looks exactly like this picture! I used neufchatel cheese to cut down on the fat a little. Worked great. I'll assemble tomorrow. Probably best to let this blend flavors for a few hrs. Great recipe! I'll make it again and again.

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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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