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    Home » Appetizers

    Greek Avocado & Feta Cucumber Cups Recipe

    Published: Aug 12, 2015 · Modified: May 30, 2019 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 15 Comments

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    These easy superfood snacks or appetizers come together in minutes. What's not to love about avocado with cucumber?! Thank you to California Avocados for helping me to share this recipe with you.
    Greek Avocado and Feta Cucumber Cups...A superfoods snack! 43 calories and 1 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #recipe #healthy

    Greek Avocado and Feta Cucumber Cups...A superfoods snack! 43 calories and 1 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #recipe #healthy

    Backpacks dropped by the door, shoes kicked off and two boys' hands wildly grabbing every snack item from our fridge and pantry. The first day of school is still a week away, but already I'm envisioning the scene at 3:30pm on every weekday from now to next summer.

    "Didn't each lunch today, huh?" I will jokingly ask, partly horrified but mostly amused by the amount of food being consumed. It's like watching barracudas in a school of fish.

    "Oh no, we ate everything in our lunch bags," they'll likely say. "But that was, like, three hours ago."

    Greek Avocado and Feta Cucumber Cups...A superfoods snack! 43 calories and 1 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #recipe #healthy

    Sadly, if I consumed even a quarter of what they did, my jeans and I would be having words. Not pleasant ones. But these are middle school boys we're talking about. Growing. Running. Growing. Wrestling. Growing some more.

    And so there will be snacks. Veggies with hummus, cereal, no-bake granola bites, mini quesadillas and anything that involves California avocados, as stipulated by the prolific weeds that used to be my children.

    Greek Avocado and Feta Cucumber Cups...A superfoods snack! 43 calories and 1 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #recipe #healthy

    If mass quantities of snack foods are going to be consumed, veggies will be in the mix, particularly ones that fall into the "superfoods" category. Superfoods, loosely defined as foods that are packed with nutrients and are good for our bodies. There are many foods considered to be "super", each for different reasons. Avocados and cucumbers happen to be two of them. To me, that sounded like the perfect equation for a healthy after-school snack. And besides, California avocados are at their peak right now, and we're mixing them into every salad, sandwich, pasta dish and snack that we can think of! Their flavor and texture are unmatched at this time of year.

    Greek Avocado and Feta Cucumber Cups...A superfoods snack! 43 calories and 1 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #recipe #healthy

    I labeled these as "Greek" cucumber cups. Perhaps I should have specified Greek-inspired, as I don't think these little appetizers or snacks are something that you'd find on the menu of any Greek restaurant. But feta cheese, kalamata olives and tomatoes are involved, so I'm rolling with the "Greek" title.

    Greek Avocado and Feta Cucumber Cups...A superfoods snack! 43 calories and 1 Weight Watchers PP | cookincanuck.com #recipe #healthy

    The method is simple: slice an English cucumber into 1-inch sections, scoop out the middle, mash the avocado and mix it with olives, cheese, tomatoes and cayenne pepper (if desired) and fill up the cucumber cups. In less than 15 minutes, you'll have a healthy snack or appetizer!

    Other avocado recipes:

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    Cookin' Canuck's Grilled Quesadillas with Avocado, Zucchini & Basil
    Dine & Dish's Grilled Hot Dogs with California Avocado Relish
    A Southern Fairytale's The Triple "B" Avocado & Tomato Summer Salad
    Noble Pig's Grilled Avocado-Barbecue Chicken Naan Pizza
    Souffle Bombay's Spicy Guacamole with Grilled Corn
    Shrinking Kitchen's Mexican Kitchen Avocado Salad
    Average Betty's California Avocado Flatbread

    Greek Avocado & Feta Cucumber Cups Recipe

    These easy superfood snacks or appetizers come together in minutes. What's not to love about avocado with cucumber?!
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    Course: Appetizers, Snacks
    Cuisine: Greek
    Keyword: Clean Eating
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 12 Servinmgs
    Calories: 41kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 1 English cucumber cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
    • 1 large California avocado peeled & pitted
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
    • ½ tomato diced
    • 2 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
    • 3 pitted kalamata olives sliced
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • parsley for garnish
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    Instructions

    • Using a melon baller or a small, sharp knife, remove the middle of each cucumber piece, leaving the bottom intact.
    • In a medium bowl, mash the avocado with a fork. Stir in the lemon juice, tomato, feta cheese, olives, salt and cayenne pepper.
    • Fill each cucumber cup with 2 teaspoons of the avocado mixture. Garnish with parsley, if desired. Serve.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 1 (Points+), 1 (Old Points)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Cucumber Cup | Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 3.2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.2mg
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

    Disclosure: This post is part of my ambassadorship with California avocados. All opinions are my own.

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      Comments

      1. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles

        August 16, 2015 at 1:52 pm

        LOVE the feta and kalamatas mixed in with the avocado. And of course the edible cucumber cups are so much fun!

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      2. heather | girlichef

        August 13, 2015 at 7:13 pm

        My kids are always starving when they walk in the door after school...always! I love these fresh, tasty little bites - virtuous nibbles.

        Reply
      3. Marjory @ Dinner-Mom

        August 13, 2015 at 1:14 pm

        These are simply fantastic and would be gobbled up in no time by my girls when they got home from school!

        Reply
      4. Lori @ RecipeGirl

        August 13, 2015 at 12:21 pm

        LOVE. I'm gonna add a little bacon too, okay? 🙂

        Reply
      5. Angie | Big Bear's Wife

        August 13, 2015 at 8:13 am

        I'm all about pigging out on “superfoods”! I wish I could actually pig out on it though haha but I agree with you, if I ate like kids do I'd never fit into anything! Also I think the GREEK title is perfect for these!

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      6. Lora @cakeduchess

        August 12, 2015 at 5:22 pm

        That sounds like my house every day after school and I was just thinking today about how it will be next week after school. I have one kid that doesn't take the time to finish every thing and is pretty hungry after school...this is a perfect snack to have ready!!

        Reply
      7. Amanda @ The Kitcheneer

        August 12, 2015 at 3:37 pm

        I LOVE this! Great snack idea or a side for lunch! Has all of the healthy fats in one bite! Totally making this!

        Reply
      8. The Food Hunter

        August 12, 2015 at 3:08 pm

        I am going to serve this at my next dinner party!

        Reply
      9. Martha @ A Family Feast

        August 12, 2015 at 1:31 pm

        I wish I had the metabolism of a teenage boy! (But sadly I don't...) These cucumber cups look wonderful - we're having a party this weekend and I'm thinking this would make a perfect appetizer to serve! Thanks for sharing!

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      10. Monique @ Ambitious Kitchen

        August 12, 2015 at 10:35 am

        Perfect summer snack/appetizer! Love the avocado in there.

        Reply
      11. Amy @Very Culinary

        August 12, 2015 at 9:02 am

        Dara, you make the best snacks/apps! Love these.

        Reply
      12. Rachel Cooks

        August 12, 2015 at 7:48 am

        I love everything about these! Craving them for lunch now!

        Reply
      13. kellie | The Suburban Soapbox

        August 12, 2015 at 7:15 am

        I can tell you right now...if I make these for an afternoon snack they will be gone before my kids get home. No snacks for them! These are phenomenal, totally everything I love in life...and so cute to boot!

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      14. Colleen (Souffle Bombay)

        August 12, 2015 at 7:05 am

        Digging the Kalamata olives you included! What a great after school (or anytime) snack!! I don't want school to begin! I miss them already, lol!

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      15. Jeanette | Jeanette's Healthy Living

        August 12, 2015 at 6:59 am

        What a super fun idea - love everything about this recipe!

        Reply

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