Cucumber Bird's Nest (18 servings)

One of my favorite things to eat is collard green wraps with Sun-dried tomato spread, cucumbers, sprouts and avocado. Cucumber Bird's Nest is a variation of that. I wanted to make it an appetizer because that's what I'm in to right now.

1/2 cucumber, sliced into 1/4-in, it should be about 18 slices

1 avocado, diced

clover sprouts

SUN-DRIED TOMATO SPREAD (1-1/2 c)

1/2 c sun-dried tomatoes, soaked, reserve water

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 small tomato, remove seeds, diced

1 date, pitted and soaked

1 T apple cider vinegar

1 T olive oil

1 T Italian seasoning

Combine all ingredients, except sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor. Add sun-dried tomatoes last, along with reserved water to create a thick mixture.

To assemble, spread sun-dried tomato mixture spread on top of cucumber slices. Arrange a small stack of sprouts and then 2-3 pieces of avocado on the tomato mixture.