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Cucumber Bites

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Questions?? - Contact author Cami Wells, MS, RD

Cucumber slices – about ¾” thickcucumber
Cottage cheese
Shredded cheese

  1. Use a spoon to remove part of the seeds from the cucumber slices, leaving a small “dip” in the slice.
  2. Fill the “dip" with cottage cheese. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Try using other fillings such as finely chopped fresh veggies mixed with ranch dressing. Be creative!