Description
A refreshing and light salad served in crisp cucumber cups, perfect as a healthy appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice cucumbers into thick rounds and scoop out the centers to create small cups.
- In a bowl, mix tomatoes, red onion, feta, and parsley.
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the tomato mixture and toss gently.
- Spoon the mixture into the cucumber cups and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- Best served fresh; cucumber cups may soften if stored too long.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for extra spice.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4 cups)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: cucumber salad, tomato salad, healthy appetizer, no-cook recipe