Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Sardine Olive Tapas Bites that are perfect for a keto diet and will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (4.5 ounces) sardines in olive oil, drained
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 small cucumber, sliced into rounds (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained sardines, chopped olives, cream cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix until well blended and creamy.
- Using a spoon or a small cookie scoop, place a generous dollop of the sardine mixture onto each cucumber slice.
- Garnish each bite with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
- Arrange the cucumber slices on a serving platter and serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for a refreshing taste.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sardine mixture.
- Substitute the cucumber with celery sticks or bell pepper strips for a crunchy alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg