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No-Bake Greek Salad Cucumber Cups

No-Bake Greek Salad Cucumber Cups

Refreshing, light, and easy-to-make appetizer featuring classic Greek salad flavors packed into crisp cucumber cups. Perfect for parties or a healthy snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cucumber Cups
  • 3 large English cucumbers Ensure they are straight and thick
For the Greek Salad Filling
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives Pitted and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup Feta cheese Crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Red onion Finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped
For the Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette
  • 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Or to taste
  • Pinch Black pepper Freshly ground

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare the cucumber cups: Wash and trim the ends of the cucumbers. Slice each cucumber into 1.5-inch thick rounds. Use a melon baller or a small spoon to carefully scoop out the center flesh, creating a small cup shape while ensuring the base and sides remain intact.
  2. Blot the cucumber cups dry with paper towels. This is crucial to prevent the cups from getting soggy later.
  3. Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the halved cherry tomatoes, chopped Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, minced red onion, and fresh parsley.
  4. Make the vinaigrette: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
  5. Dress the salad: Pour the vinaigrette over the vegetable and cheese mixture. Gently toss until everything is lightly coated. Let it sit for 2-3 minutes for the flavors to meld.
  6. Assemble and serve: Just before serving, spoon the dressed Greek salad mixture evenly into each cucumber cup. Serve immediately for the best crunch and texture.

Notes

These are best assembled immediately before serving. If prepping ahead, store the cucumber cups and the filling separately (undressed) and combine them right before guests arrive to maintain the crispness of the cucumber.