Description
This refreshing Cucumber Snack Bowl is a quick and healthy Mediterranean-inspired dish featuring crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed with fresh dill, lemon juice, and olive oil. Perfect as a light snack or side, it’s gluten-free, vegetarian, and ready in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 large cucumbers (sliced into half-moons)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/2 avocado (diced)
Cheese & Herbs
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped)
Dressing & Seasoning
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Slice 2 large cucumbers into half-moon shapes. Halve 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes, thinly slice 1/4 cup of red onion, and dice 1/2 an avocado. Place all prepared vegetables and avocado in a medium bowl.
- Add cheese and herbs: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of crumbled feta cheese and 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped dill over the vegetables for added flavor and texture.
- Dress the bowl: Drizzle the juice of half a lemon and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the mixture. Gently toss everything together to ensure the dressing coats all ingredients evenly.
- Season: Add salt and black pepper to taste, and if desired, a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
- Serve or chill: Serve the snack bowl immediately for fresh flavor, or chill it in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to enhance the crispness and meld the flavors.
Notes
- For a boost of protein, toss in chickpeas or diced grilled chicken.
- Use goat cheese instead of feta for a tangier flavor profile.
- Omit cheese to make the bowl dairy-free.
- This snack bowl is best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture and taste.