Transform your appetizer game with these vibrant and refreshing Garden Salad Cucumber Cups! Perfectly crisp cucumber slices are cleverly hollowed out to create edible "cups" that cradle a medley of diced cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh parsley. This colorful vegetable mixture is tossed in a tangy homemade dressing of olive oil and lemon juice, then topped with creamy crumbled feta for a burst of flavor. These no-cook bites are ready in just 20 minutes, making them an ideal quick, healthy appetizer or party snack. Beautifully presented and packed with garden-fresh flavor, these cucumber cups are as delightful to eat as they are to look at. Perfect for summer gatherings, light lunches, or whenever you’re craving something fresh and guilt-free!
Wash and dry the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and parsley.
Cut each cucumber into 1.5-inch thick slices (approximately 8-10 slices per cucumber).
Using a melon baller or a small spoon, carefully scoop out the center of each cucumber slice to create a 'cup', leaving the bottom intact. Avoid scooping all the way through.
Dice the cherry tomatoes into small pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley, and add them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Crumble the feta cheese into the vegetable mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to combine.
Spoon the garden salad mixture into each cucumber cup, slightly mounding it for a nice presentation.
Arrange the cucumber cups on a serving platter and garnish with additional parsley or a sprinkle of feta if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Serving size | 960.7 grams (960.7g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 570 |
Total Fat 42.90g | 55% |
Saturated Fat 13.10g | 66% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g | |
Cholesterol 50mg | 17% |
Sodium 1252mg | 54% |
Total Carbohydrate 39.10g | 14% |
Dietary Fiber 8.10g | 29% |
Total Sugars 19.10g | |
Protein 15.10g | 30% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 421mg | 32% |
Iron 4mg | 19% |
Potassium 1543mg | 33% |
Source of Calories