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Greek-style cucumber cups

August 1, 2012 | byVanessa Perrone

Greek-style cucumber cups

I’m glad to be back and fully recharged from a wonderful time in Mexico. Beautiful weather, good eats and many, many tacos. I assure you, a Mexican inspired post will follow soon.

Today’s recipe post is inspired by one my current favourite summer appetizers. These bite-sized cucumber cups are simple to make, fresh tasting and perfect for a party (or in my case, yesterday’s snack). Here’s the how-to:

 

Greek style cucumber cups

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 garden cucumbers, washed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in 4
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons good quality Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

METHOD

1. Chop cucumbers into 2 inch pieces. With a spoon, hollow out each cucumber piece without piercing the bottom.

2. In a medium bowl, add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.

* I can’t stress this enough: when using olive oil in a raw preparation, it’s important to use the best quality you can get your hands on. It makes a world of a difference.

Greek extra virgin olive oil courtesy of my sister

 

3. Fill cucumber cups, top with fresh oregano and serve!

Bon appétit!

 

What’s your go-to summer appetizer?

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Comments

  1. Kristen @ Swanky Dietitian says

    August 2, 2012 at 7:15 pm

    This looks so refreshing!!! YUM!
    I can’t wait to make it.
    Glad you enjoyed your vacay! Can’t wait to hear about it!

    Reply
    • Vanessa says

      August 4, 2012 at 3:25 pm

      Thx Kristen! Let me know how they turn out!

      Reply
  2. Sophie says

    August 4, 2012 at 3:00 pm

    Thank you for the great recipe! I made these as appetizers for my mom’s surprise party. They were perfect. Something to nosh on without spoiling your appetite.

    Reply
    • Vanessa says

      August 4, 2012 at 3:24 pm

      So glad you enjoyed them! I hope your mom also enjoyed her party 🙂

      Reply

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