SNACKS Greek Cucumber Walnut Bites SERVES 6 • 3 “bites” per serving PREP TIME 17 minutes COOK TIME 8 minutes TOTAL TIME 25 minutes Ingredients 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped, divided (8 tablespoons) 1 English cucumber, ends trimmed (about 14 ounces) 1/2 cup roasted red pepper hummus ¼ cup reduced-fat crumbled feta cheese 5 cherry tomatoes, quartered Directions 1 . Preheat the oven to 350°F . Arrange the walnuts evenly on a small baking sheet . Bake for 8 minutes, or until toasted, checking frequently . Nutrition Analysis (per serving) 2 . Slice the cucumber crosswise into 18 slices (each about Calories 130 3/4-inch thick). Using a small spoon, gently scoop out Total Fat 11 .0 g and discard the center of each cucumber slice, leaving Saturated Fat 1.0 g the bottom and sides intact . Trans Fat 0.0 g 3 . In a small bowl, stir together 6 tablespoons walnuts Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0 g Monounsaturated Fat 0.0 g and the hummus . Spoon the walnut-hummus mixture Cholesterol 0 mg into each cucumber slice . Top with the remaining Sodium 150 mg 2 tablespoons of walnuts, feta and tomatoes . Carbohydrates 6 g Fiber 2 g Total Sugars 1 g Protein 5 g Dietary Exchanges 1 vegetable, 1/2 lean meat, 2 fat This recipe from California Walnuts is an American Heart Association Heart-Check Certified Recipe. 6