Description
Greek Salad Cups are a refreshing and vibrant appetizer that transports you straight to the Mediterranean. These delightful cucumber cups are filled with a colorful mix of juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, all drizzled with a zesty dressing of olive oil and lemon juice. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light side dish, these cups are not only visually appealing but also quick to prepare, making them an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create cups.
- In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, red onion, crumbled feta, and olives.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture; sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each cucumber cup generously with the salad mixture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cucumber cup (50g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg