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No-Bake Greek Salad Cucumber Cups

No-Bake Greek Salad Cucumber Cups: Crunchy Fresh Delight

No-Bake Greek Salad Cucumber Cups are refreshing, easy to make, and perfect for gatherings, featuring Mediterranean flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cucumber Cups
  • 2 medium English Cucumbers The ideal vessel for filling; substitute with field cucumbers if needed.
For the Greek Salad Filling
  • 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes Be sure to de-seed for best texture.
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives Feel free to swap with your favorite olives.
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion Use green onions for a milder alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Try goat cheese or vegan feta for a different taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill Substitute with parsley if dill isn't available.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil A neutral oil can replace this if preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Swap with vinegar if necessary.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Fresh oregano can enhance this even more.
  • Black Pepper To taste; essential for balancing flavors.
  • Sea Salt To taste; essential for balancing flavors.

Equipment

  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • medium mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Spatula
  • Spoon
  • melon baller

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash the English cucumbers thoroughly, slice them into 1-inch thick rounds, and scoop out the centers to create cups.
  2. Chop the cherry or grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and red onion into small, even pieces.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the diced ingredients and gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the Greek salad mixture and stir gently until coated.
  6. Scoop the salad mixture into each hollowed cucumber cup, filling them generously.
  7. Optionally, sprinkle extra fresh dill on top and chill for 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble the No-Bake Greek Salad Cucumber Cups just before serving for maximum crunch. Store any leftover filled cups in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 hours, but they are best enjoyed fresh.

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