Mediterranean Cucumber Cups Food

MEDITERRANEAN CUCUMBER TONIC

Steps:

• In a rocks glass, muddle 1 mini-cucumber slice and fresh lemon juice. Top with ice, 2 more mini-cucumber slices, Fever-Tree Mediterranean tonic water, a squeeze from one slice of lemon, and a sprig of fresh rosemary.

CREAMY MEDITERRANEAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, dill, mint, and parsley in the bowl of a small food processor or blender. Process until herbs are finely minced and dressing is well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Set dressing aside.
• Combine cucumber, tomatoes, and red onions in a large bowl. Lightly sprinkle vegetables with a pinch of salt. Toss vegetables with the dressing and garnish with lemon zest.

MEDITERRANEAN CUCUMBER CUPS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, mix together the onion, pepper, tomatoes, olives, oregano, feta, parsley, lemon juice and zest, and olive oil.
• Season with salt and pepper, and reserve.
• Peel the cucumbers partially, so it has 4 stripes of skin going down the entire length of the cucumber.
• Trim the ends of the cucumbers and cut each cucumber into slices 3/4 of an inch thick -- you should have about 20 pieces.
• Scoop out the center of each slice with a melon baler, leaving a shell of flesh.
• Scoop about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the Mediterranean salad into the cucumber cups and enjoy your refreshing bite-size snack!

STUFFED CUCUMBER CUPS

Steps:

• Using a zester, vegetable peeler or fork, score the length of each cucumber to create a striped effect.
• Remove the ends and cut each cucumber into 3/4 inch rounds.
• Using a melon baller, scoop out the seeds from the center of each round to form a cup.
• Reserve 1 tbsp of the walnuts as a garnish.
• Combine remaining ingredients and stir until well blended.
• Spoon the mixture into the cucumber cups, garnish with the remaining nuts and chill until serving time.

CUCUMBER CUPS

Steps:

• Peel the cucumbers and slice length wise into 1¼ inch pieces.
• Using a melon baller, carve out the seeds to create a vessel, making sure to leave the bottom intact.
• Using a piping bag or a small spoon, fill each one with hummus (about 1 teaspoons each).
• Sprinkle with paprika and finely chopped parsley.

ASIAN CHICKEN CUCUMBER CUPS

Steps:

• Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat, then add the whites of the scallions, ginger, and garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
• Meanwhile, mix together the green parts of the scallion, water chestnuts, cabbage, chili paste, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil and shredded chicken in a large bowl and reserve.
• Peel the cucumbers partially, so it has 4 stripes of skin going down the entire length of the cucumber. Trim the ends of the cucumbers and cut each cucumber into slices 3/4-inch thick - you should have about 20 pieces. Scoop out the center of each slice with a melon baller, leaving the shell of the flesh.
• Scoop about 1 to 2 tablespoons of the Asian Chicken Salad into the cucumber cups and garnish the tops with the toasted sesame seeds.

SIMPLE MEDITERRANEAN CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Combine cucumber slices, radish slices, red onion, dill, and parsley in a large bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, vinegar, and mustard together until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour dressing over the cucumber salad. Stir until evenly coated. Serve immediately.