Description
A lightning-fast, no-cook appetizer featuring creamy whipped feta on crisp cucumber rounds, garnished with fresh dill and olive oil. Perfect for low-carb diets and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) block feta cheese, drained and patted dry
- 4 oz (115g) full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large English cucumbers, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for garnish)
- Microgreens or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Drain the feta cheese well and pat it dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Add the drained feta, softened cream cheese, lemon juice, minced garlic, and black pepper to a food processor.
- Pulse until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Transfer the whipped feta to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate while preparing the cucumbers.
- Wash the cucumbers, trim the ends, and slice into 1/2-inch thick rounds. If using regular cucumbers, peel the skin and scoop out seeds.
- Line the cucumber rounds on a serving platter.
- Dollop or pipe a teaspoon of whipped feta onto each cucumber round.
- Sprinkle generously with chopped fresh dill and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes and microgreens if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
[‘Drain feta well to prevent runny whipped feta.’, ‘English cucumbers are preferred for fewer seeds and thinner skin.’, ‘Whipped feta can be made up to 2 days in advance.’, ‘Do not freeze or reheat; serve cold.’, ‘If feta is too salty, soak in cold water for 10 minutes before draining.’]
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (1 cucumber r
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: cold cucumber bites, whipped feta, appetizer, low carb, gluten free, vegetarian, quick recipes, summer snacks, no cook recipes