📍 Where this dish comes from: Mykonos · Mykonos windmills / Little Venice
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Cool, refreshing, and no cooking required — English cucumber halves hollowed and filled with a light herb-flecked whipped goat cheese, finished with olive oil, capers, and a pinch of chili. They look like something from a catered event and take under ten minutes from fridge to platter.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 195kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large English cucumbers
- 8 oz soft goat cheese
- 3 tbsp full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp esh dill and chives chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp capers drained
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- Pinch of chili flakes
Instructions
- Halve cucumbers lengthwise. Use a teaspoon to scoop a shallow channel down the center of each half.
- Beat goat cheese with yogurt, dill, chives, lemon juice, and zest until light and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon or pipe the herbed goat cheese generously into each cucumber boat.
- Top with capers, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of chili flakes.
- Cut each half into 3-4 pieces and arrange on a platter. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 195kcal | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 1g
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Health Benefits
- Goat cheese is easier to digest than cow’s milk cheese, with smaller fat globules and lower lactose content.
- It is rich in medium-chain fatty acids the body converts directly to energy.
- Cucumber is over 95% water — making these one of the most hydrating snacks you can eat, which is crucial on keto where hydration and electrolyte balance are paramount.