All things Greek, like our Greek Orzo Salad, Pasta Salad, and 7 Layer Dip, make deliciously fresh snacks. Greek Cucumber Cups are simply yummy side, appetizer, or snack!
Healthy, Simple Appetizer
I had seen cucumbers used as cups filled with different ingredients and thought I’d try making some Greek Cucumber Cups. They ended up being a hit and are the perfect appetizer or side for any function. I filled mine with cherry tomatoes, chicken, olives, feta cheese, and Greek dressing and it was the perfect amount to give it a ton of flavor but still have it be healthy as well. I know there are endless combinations of food you can put in these cups, but this Greek version was so tasty and so simple!! If you love Greek flavors and would like to try a healthy recipe for your next event, give this recipe a good. I think you’ll enjoy just as much as we did. 😉 Definitely need to make these again – and soon!
Greek Cucumber Cups
FILLING. In a bowl, mic cherry tomatoes, chopped chicken, olives, feta cheese, greek dressing, salt and pepper. CUCUMBERS. Peel cucumbers partially, leaving think stripes of skin going down the entire length of the cucumber. Trim the ends of the cucumbers and cut each cucumber into 1 – 1½ inch thick slices. Scoop out the center of each slice with a melon baller or spoon, leaving a shell of flesh. COMBINE + SERVE. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture into the cucumber cups. Garnish with additional cilantro and feta, if desired. ENJOY!
Tips, Variations + Storing Info
Cucumbers: An easy way to form the cucumber cup is to use a melon baller to scoop out the center. Also, I like the look of the segments of peel that I left on, but you can choose to peel the entire cucumber. Chicken: use a chopped/shredded rotisserie chicken instead of cooking and chopping your own chicken breasts. Other great filling: These cucumber cups can be used as a base for so many other delicious fillings such as:
Tuna Salad Chicken Salad
STORE leftover cups in an airtight container. They can last for 2-3 days in the fridge. Do not freeze. To make ahead: Slice and scoop your cucumbers into cups ahead of time. You could also assemble your filling ahead of time. Store them in separate containers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
For some healthy appetizers:
Baked zucchini fries Buffalo cauliflower Veggie Cups Fruit Kabobs Homemade Hummus Caprese Kabob Caprese Stuffed Avocados
