Ingredients- 1 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint, coarsely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and coarsely chopped
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1-2 medium sized cucumbers, sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved or sliced
- Salt & pepper to taste
Directions
- In a food processor add: parsley, min,t garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Process the herbs until finely chopped and well combined. Pour the pesto into a small bowl.
- Stir in the grated cheeses and set aside.
- Slice the cucumbers into 1/4″ thick slices. Arrange on a platter.
- Place 2 teaspoons of pesto on each cucumber slice. Top each cucumber slice with a cherry tomato half.
- Lightly sprinkle fresh ground black pepper over the platter and serve.
Alternatives
- No parsley or mint? Just use whatever herbs you have on hand.
Serving Idea
- This canape is light and refreshing on its own, but is even better when served with adult cocktails like a mojito or caipirinha.
