Whipped Feta & Olive Cucumber Bites
A refreshing, low-carb snack featuring creamy whipped feta piped onto crisp cucumber rounds. Topped with briny kalamata olives for a savory energy boost.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 10-minute game plan
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Equipment
Food processor · Mixing bowl
Time saver
You can prep the whipped feta in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days for an instant grab-and-go snack.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep English cucumber (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Next: In a small bowl
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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, combine the feta cheese and Greek yogurt. Mash them together firmly with a fork until they form a creamy, slightly chunky dip.
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Stir the black pepper and dried oregano…
Stir the black pepper and dried oregano into the yogurt mixture.
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Arrange the thick cucumber rounds on a…
Arrange the thick cucumber rounds on a plate and spread a generous spoonful of the whipped feta mixture onto each piece.
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Press the chopped kalamata olives into the…
Press the chopped kalamata olives into the top of the cheese mixture so they stay in place.
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Finish with a light drizzle of extra…
Finish with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil over the bites before serving.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
For an ultra-smooth texture
For an ultra-smooth texture, you can blend the feta and Greek yogurt together in a small food processor instead of mashing by hand.
You can prep the whipped feta…
You can prep the whipped feta in advance and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days for an instant grab-and-go snack.
English cucumbers are ideal here because…
English cucumbers are ideal here because they have thinner skins and fewer seeds, keeping your bites crisp rather than watery.
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