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Inside: Easy party appetizer idea with crisp cucumber and a juicy bruschetta topping. These cucumber bites make for a great low-carb snack or party finger food.

If you love the flavors of the classic Italian appetizer but want a version that is a little lighter and more refreshing, you should definitely try these bruschetta cucumber bites!

They’re crunchy, juicy, and totally addictive – and while prepping a big batch does take a little time, the result is totally worth it.

Fresh bruschetta cucumber bites appetizers topped with mozzarella balls and sliced olives, neatly arranged on a serving tray.

I love making them all year round, as they look absolutely gorgeous on party tables, whether it’s for someone’s birthday in the summer or a fancier end-of-the-year holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas.

The recipe makes 12-16 bite-sized snacks, so they’re great for serving a crowd.

Make sure to try these Cucumber Bites Appetizers With Herb and Garlic Cream Cheese, too!

How To Make These Bruschetta Cucumber Bites Appetizers

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe

½ large English cucumber
2 large tomatoes
1/2 large onion
Salt and pepper
12–16 mini mozzarella balls
3-4 olives

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Dice the tomatoes finely and cut the onion into small pieces.

2. In a small bowl, mix the tomatoes and onions with a bit of salt and pepper, then mix well to combine. Set aside for 5-10 minutes.

3. Wash the cucumber half and cut it into 25 thick slices.

4. Lay the slices on a paper towel, sprinkle them with salt, and let them sit for five minutes to release excess moisture.

5. After five minutes, pat the cucumber rounds dry with another paper towel.

6. Once the bruschetta mix has rested for 5-10 minutes, drain it by pouring it through a fine sieve or pressing gently with the back of a spoon to remove any excess liquid.

7. Lay the cucumber slices on your serving tray, then spoon a little bit of the tomato-onion mix onto each one.

8. Add a mini mozzarella ball on top of each.

9. Slice the olives into quarters and place one or two slivers on top of each mozzarella ball.

10. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.

Important Recipe Notes

How many pieces you get depends on how much topping you use for each cucumber round. I love giving mine a bit more height, because I find they look a lot fancier this way!
Use ripe but firm tomatoes.
Make sure you cut the tomatoes and onions into very small pieces – the smaller you cut them, the better you can pile them onto the cucumber slices later.
Cut the cucumber into about 1/2-inch slices. Any thinner than that, and they won’t be able to hold the topping; any thicker than that, and the cucumber will overpower the rest of the flavors.
Salting the cucumber slices and patting them dry is super important as it helps keep the topping in place and prevents watery bites. Don’t skip this step!
Draining the bruschetta mix is equally important, as the tomatoes will release quite a bit of water as you let them rest, and if you skip this step, you’ll end up with a watery mess on your serving platter.
Because of the last two points, it’s best to assemble the bites up to an hour before serving.
Mix up some of the ingredients on the platter to offer more variety – add fresh basil and chives to some of the bites and swap mozzarella for feta on others if you like.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

The cucumber bites are fresh and healthy – They make great party appetizers because they are light and not too filling – you get to start the party with some impressive foods, but you’re not overstuffing your guests.
Uses easy and cheap ingredients – Veggies like tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions are basic pantry staples; you’ll only need a few extras like mini mozzarella balls and olives to pull this recipe together!
It’s great for parties – The bites come out really elegant and colorful, plus they’re perfectly bite-sized and just made for sharing.
You get a tray of naturally gluten-free, low-carb, and low-calorie finger foods, which your health-conscious guests will love!

Bruschetta Cucumber Bites Appetizers

These bruschetta cucumber bites are a fresh and colorful twist on a classic party appetizer. Crisp cucumber slices are topped with juicy bruschetta, creamy mozzarella balls, and sliced olives for a bright, bite-sized snack. These cucumber rounds are perfect for parties, baby showers, or any event where you want to serve something light yet impressive.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Ingredients

½ large English cucumber
2 large tomatoes
1/2 large onion
Salt and pepper
12-16 mini mozzarella balls
3-4 olives

Instructions

Dice the tomatoes finely and cut the onion into small pieces.
In a small bowl, mix the tomatoes and onions with a bit of salt and pepper, then mix well to combine. Set aside for 5-10 minutes.
Wash the cucumber half and cut it into 25 thick slices.
Lay the slices on a paper towel, sprinkle them with salt, and let them sit for five minutes to release excess moisture.
After five minutes, pat the cucumber rounds dry with another paper towel.
Once the bruschetta mix has rested for 5-10 minutes, drain it by pouring it through a fine sieve or pressing gently with the back of a spoon to remove any excess liquid.
Lay the cucumber slices on your serving tray, then spoon a little bit of the tomato-onion mix onto each one.
Add a mini mozzarella ball on top of each.
Slice the olives into quarters and place one or two slivers on top of each mozzarella ball.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving.

Servings 16

Author Flora

Recipe Notes

Use ripe but firm tomatoes.
Make sure you cut the tomatoes and onions into very small pieces – the smaller you cut them, the better you can pile them onto the cucumber slices later.
Cut the cucumber into about 1/2-inch slices. Any thinner than that, and they won’t be able to hold the topping; any thicker than that, and the cucumber will overpower the rest of the flavors.
Salting the cucumber slices and patting them dry is super important as it helps keep the topping in place and prevents watery bites. Don’t skip this step!
Draining the bruschetta mix is equally important, as the tomatoes will release quite a bit of water as you let them rest, and if you skip this step, you’ll end up with a watery mess on your serving platter.
Because of the last two points, it’s best to assemble the bites up to an hour before serving.
Mix up some of the ingredients on the platter to offer more variety – add fresh basil and chives to some of the bites and swap mozzarella for feta on others if you like.