Cucumber Canapés with Whipped Feta, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Basil

Ingredients:

For the Whipped Feta: 6 ounces good feta, crumbled 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup olive oil 2 large cucumbers, sliced Sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped

Directions: 1. First, make the whipped feta. Place the feta and cream cheese in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse until the cheeses are mixed. Add the lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and turn on the food processor. With the food processor running, slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream through the tube. Turn off the food processor.

2. Place a dollop of whipped feta in the center of each cucumber slice. Top with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Serve.

Whipped Feta Recipe from Ina Garten

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