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Prosciutto-Wrapped Goat Cheese Cucumber Bites with Olive-Caper Tapenade

1 bite · 2.1 g net carbs

2.1g Net carbs 17.6g Fat 12.7g Protein 223.4 kcal

2.1g Net carbs · 17.6g Fat · 12.7g Protein · 223.4 kcal

Prosciutto-Wrapped Goat Cheese Cucumber Bites with Olive-Caper Tapenade

2.1 g net carbs  ·  12 min  ·  easy

P 12.7 g  ·  F 17.6 g  ·  223.4 kcal

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This recipe was generated with AI assistance; nutrition is computed from USDA FoodData Central.

1 serving  ·  prep 12 min  ·  difficulty easy

No-cook assembly combines sliced cucumber, goat cheese, and prosciutto into small handheld bites that are quick to build. A coarse tapenade of green olives, capers, olive oil, and lemon juice is spooned on top to add briny richness and bright acidity. Each bite uses about 60 g cucumber as a crisp base and 30 g goat cheese for a creamy center, keeping the portion intentionally small. Chilling the assembled bites for 10 minutes firms the goat cheese so the prosciutto-wrapped rounds hold together when picked up.

Ingredients

  • cucumber60 g
    Cucumber, Raw
  • goat cheese30 g
    Cheese, Goat
  • prosciutto20 g
    Ham, Prosciutto
  • green olives15 g
    Olives, Green
  • capers4 g
    Capers, Canned
  • olive oil5 ml
  • lemon juice3 ml
    Lemon juice, Raw
  • salt1 g
    Salt, Table
  • black pepper0.5 g
    Spices, Pepper, black

Method

  1. Trim the cucumber ends and slice into rounds; pat the slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. Make the tapenade by finely chopping the green olives and capers on a board, then stir them with the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until evenly combined; let sit 2 minutes to meld.
  3. Soften the goat cheese at room temperature for about 10 minutes until spreadable, then portion small dollops with a spoon.
  4. Assemble: place a dollop of goat cheese on each cucumber round, top with the olive-caper tapenade, and fold a strip of prosciutto over or around each topped round to form a compact bite; repeat until ingredients are used.
  5. Transfer the assembled bites to a small plate and chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to firm the goat cheese and help the prosciutto hold the bites together before serving.
Trim the cucumber ends and slice into rounds; pat the slices dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

Tips

Pro tip

  • Pat cucumber slices dry before topping to prevent sogginess.
  • Use cream cheese instead of goat cheese for a milder, firmer filling; the texture will be denser and salt balance may need adjusting.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use cream cheese instead of goat cheese?
Yes. Cream cheese will be firmer and milder than goat cheese, yielding a denser filling; it also spreads more smoothly, so the bites sit neater but will taste less tangy.
Why do the bites fall apart when I pick them up?
If bites slide apart, press the goat cheese gently onto the cucumber to create a stable base and fold the prosciutto snugly around each round. Chilling the assembled bites for 10 minutes also firms the cheese and helps the prosciutto adhere.
How should I store this?
Refrigerate it right away, at 40°F (4°C) or below, and keep it there until it is served. Because a raw or dairy-based dish keeps only as long as its shortest-lived ingredient, follow the storage guidance on those ingredients’ own packaging rather than a single figure for the finished dish. USDA FoodKeeper publishes per-ingredient storage times; nothing here is a measurement of this specific recipe.

Per bite

Primary macros

2.1g Net carbs 7% 54% 39%
Net carbs Fat Protein
2.1 gNet carbs
12.7 gProtein
17.6 gFat
1.1 gFiber
223.4Calories

Electrolytes

Na1380 mgSodium
K269 mgPotassium
Mg24 mgMagnesium

Minerals

Calcium
113 mg
Iron
0.93 mg
Magnesium
24 mg
Phosphorus
192 mg
Potassium
269 mg
Zinc
0.91 mg
Copper
0.266 mg
Selenium
6.7 µg

Vitamins

Vitamin A
129 µg
Vitamin C
3.0 mg
Vitamin D
0.3 µg
Vitamin E
1.72 mg
Vitamin K
18.3 µg
Thiamin (B1)
0.158 mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.279 mg
Niacin (B3)
1.25 mg
Pantothenic acid (B5)
—
Vitamin B6
0.134 mg
Folate
8 µg
Vitamin B12
0.24 µg

Other nutrients

Choline
31.9 mg

Based on USDA source data. A dash means that nutrient wasn’t reported for this food — it doesn’t mean the food contains none. Nothing was estimated in its place.

138.1 g per bite

One figure is unavailable. Nothing was estimated in its place.

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Published 18 August 2026 · updated 8 September 2026

Nutrition computed from USDA FoodData Central, from the matched food records — never estimated by a model. How we compute these numbers.