If I could have it my way, I would eat this, this and this everyday. But, and unfortunately, my metabolism isn’t what it used to be and having a job that involves sitting in front of a computer for most of the day ain’t helping my waistline situation – so I have to eat these. All I have to say is that if I’m posting about healthy food, it’s going to be delicious. These little cucumber bites come from the dubiously titled blog Always Trust A Skinny Cook, but trust me, these rolls are worth it.
Ingredients
2 cucumbers
6 ounces crumbled feta
3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
2 1/2 – 3 1/2 tablespoons finely diced sundried tomatoes or red bell pepper
8 – 12 pitted kalamata olives, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon roughly chopped dill or oregano
2 teaspoons lemon juice
pinch of pepper, or to taste
Directions
Thinly slice the cucumbers longways on a mandoline at a 2mm thick setting. If you do not have a Mandoline, you can use a vegetable peeler. Lay the cucumbers on top of a paper towel lined cutting board while you prepare the filling. Add the feta and yogurt to a medium bowl. Mash to combine using a fork. Add the bell pepper or sun dried tomatoes, olives, dill, lemon, and pepper to the bowl. Stir well to combine. In a bowl, mash the feta using a fork. Place 1 – 2 teaspoons of mixture at one end of a cucumber strip and roll up. Secure with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining strips. If not serving immediately, chill until ready to serve. YIELD: approximately 20 rolls PREP TIME: 15 – 20 minutesTOTAL TIME: 15 – 20 minutes
