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Cucumber Boats with Herbed Goat Cheese

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.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek
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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