Mediterranean Cucumber Cups
Brighten up your appetizer game with these Mediterranean Cucumber Cups, a fresh and flavorful bite-sized treat that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives are combined with aromatic herbs like parsley and mint, all tossed in a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. The mixture is carefully spooned into crisp cucumber "cups," creating a refreshing, low-carb vessel for this Mediterranean-inspired filling. Perfect for entertaining, this no-cook recipe requires just 20 minutes of prep time and delivers a colorful, crowd-pleasing appetizer that's as healthy as it is satisfying. Whether you're hosting a summer soirée, looking for a gluten-free appetizer, or simply love Mediterranean flavors, these cucumber cups are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Cucumbers
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup, crumbled Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup, pitted and chopped Kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup, finely diced Red onion
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon, chopped Fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly and pat them dry.
Cut each cucumber crosswise into 2-inch sections. Using a melon baller or small spoon, carefully scoop out the seeds and flesh from the center of each cucumber section, leaving the bottom intact to form a small cup. Be careful not to break the walls of the cups.
Finely dice the cherry tomatoes and transfer them to a mixing bowl.
Add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped Kalamata olives, diced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint to the bowl with the tomatoes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Spoon the Mediterranean filling into each cucumber cup, packing it gently but generously.
Arrange the cucumber cups on a serving platter and garnish with sprigs of parsley or mint if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
790 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.8 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.0 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2192 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.5 g | ||
| Protein | 19.2 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 658 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1969 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
