Cheese Stuffed Cucumber









1 cucumber
1/2 Boursin or other creamy cheese
50 g (2 oz.) chopped arugula
10 chopped basil leaves
1 tbsp. chopped chives
2 tbsp. diced red pepper
Salt and pepper


Peel and cut the cucumber into 8 equal pieces; hollow them out by three-quarters. Mash the cheese, arugula and basil together with a fork. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the peppers and mix well. Stuff the cucumber pieces with the mixture and serve on large basil leaves.