Cucumber and Tzatziki Cups
Crisp cucumber cups filled with a creamy Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, dill, and lemon tzatziki.
Instructions
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Step 1
Coarsely grate one cucumber into a colander set over a mixing bowl. Mix with ⅛ tsp (1 gr) of the salt and leave to drain.
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Step 2
Trim the remaining cucumbers and cut them crosswise into rounds about 2.5 cm thick. Scoop a shallow hollow from each round, leaving the bottom intact to form a cup.
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Step 3
Wrap the drained grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze firmly to remove excess moisture.
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Step 4
Combine the Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, dill, olive oil, remaining ⅜ tsp (2 gr) of salt, and black pepper in the mixing bowl.
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Step 5
Arrange the cucumber cups on a serving platter and fill each hollow with tzatziki. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.