Winter Salad Cucumber Cups (Printable Version)

A crisp winter salad featuring snowflake-shaped cucumber cups filled with a creamy, tangy blend.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 large cucumbers
02 - 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
03 - 1/2 cup finely diced celery
04 - 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
05 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill

→ Dairy

06 - 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
07 - 2 tbsp sour cream

→ Pantry

08 - 1 tsp lemon juice
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
12 - 1 tbsp finely chopped chives

# Directions:

01 - Wash and peel cucumbers, then cut crosswise into 2-inch thick rounds.
02 - Using a small snowflake-shaped cookie cutter, cut each cucumber round into a snowflake shape.
03 - Hollow out the center of each snowflake with a melon baller or small spoon, leaving a 1/4-inch thick base and sides. Place on paper towels to drain excess moisture.
04 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper; mix until smooth.
05 - Gently fold in diced red bell pepper, celery, red onion, and chopped dill into the creamy mixture.
06 - Spoon or pipe the prepared filling into each cucumber cup.
07 - Top each filled cucumber cup with pomegranate seeds and chopped chives.
08 - Refrigerate filled cucumber cups for at least 10 minutes prior to serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Elegant snowflake-shaped presentation
  • Creamy, tangy filling that complements the crisp cucumber
02 -
  • For extra crunch add finely diced apple or pear to the filling
  • Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version
03 -
  • Drain cucumber cups thoroughly to avoid sogginess
  • Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor and aroma
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