Cucumber–Beet Bites

Ingredients

• • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) finely chopped shallots
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) chopped fresh chives
  • 1/2 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 2/3 cup (150 ml) cooked beets, peeled and diced
  • Salt and pepper
  • 2 English cucumbers
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) balsamic vinegar
  • 6 tablespoons (90 ml) crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sour cream
  • 1/4-inch (20 1/2-cm) lengths of chive, cut diagonally