Uccello, which means "bird" in Italian, inspired the name for these cucumber and cheese appetizers. These little tree-shaped bites are perfect for adding a fun and festive touch to your holiday veggie and dip platters.
Prep Time: 10 minutes Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 English cucumbers
- 1 small container of cherry tomatoes
- 1 small block of your favorite cheese (Cheddar, Monterrey, etc.)
- 6 Bird olive/cocktail picks
Instructions:
Wash the vegetables and pat dry.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and set them aside.
Use a mandolin or vegetable peeler to slice the cucumbers into long thin strips.
Cut your cheese into small cubes. These will be the base of your tree.
Assemble your trees: Start with the tomato half with the cut side down, pulling it through to the top of the pick. Next, add the cucumber strips onto the pick in a back-and-forth wavy pattern. Hint: Start with the smallest slices, adding the longer ones to the base to create the Christmas tree shape. Finish with a cheese cube. Repeat until you’ve made all 6 cucumber Christmas trees.
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You can prepare your vegetables ahead of time. Keep them covered in the refrigerator but wait to assemble your trees until right before serving. To serve, place them around a crudités platter with other raw vegetables and a delicious sauce for dipping. Or if it’s just a special treat for one or two people, place them on a small plate and enjoy them on their own or with creamy dill veggie dip.
Products: Birds Olive/Cocktail Picks
Recipe and photos by: Giuseppe @gcdolceliving
