Vickys Cucumber Salad Cups with Filling/Dip Options. Cucumber cups, filled with spinach dip, is a great appetizer for your gluten free friends, so easy- think of all the other possibilities for a filling!! I like to drain the cups for a little while over a paper towel- it removes some of the extra moisture. I like to put finely chopped chives on top, it adds a bit of spice.
Tuna Salad Cucumber Cups are fun and delicious way to eat tuna salad! These tuna salad cucumber cups are super versatile! You an even choose different fillings for your cuke cups. You can cook Vickys Cucumber Salad Cups with Filling/Dip Options using 18 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Vickys Cucumber Salad Cups with Filling/Dip Options
- It's 1 large of cucumber, you'll get around 8 pieces.
- You need of Choice of Fillings.
- It's 1 of Prawn Cocktail.
- Prepare 1 of Ham & Cream Cheese.
- Prepare 1 of Chicken, Bacon & Mayo.
- It's 1 of Grated Cheese & Tomato.
- You need 1 of Egg Salad.
- It's 1 of Tuna & Sweetcorn.
- Prepare 1 of Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese.
- You need of Choice of Dips.
- Prepare 1 of Hummus.
- It's 1 of Seafood Sauce.
- You need 1 of Nacho Cheese Sauce.
- You need 1 of Garlic & Onion Dip.
- Prepare 1 of Sour Cream & Chive.
- You need 1 of Chipotle Mayo.
- You need 1 of Raita Dip.
- You need 1 of Guacamole.
NOTE: Totally needed to add a side note to this post after devouring a. How To Make Cucumber Salad with Mint. Begin by halving the cucumbers and scraping out the seeds with a teaspoon. Tap the cucumber-filled colander on the base of the sink to release any excess water.
Vickys Cucumber Salad Cups with Filling/Dip Options step by step
- Slice the cucumber into sections around 1 inch long.
- Using a melon baller or teaspoon, gently scoop some of the middle of each cut section out. Don't go too deep, you don't want to cut through the bottom or your filler will fall out.
- Fill the holes with your choice of filling or dip. You can chop up the scooped out cucumber and mix it into a side salad or make a raita dip.
- These are great as an appetiser or as a little individual dip holder at a BBQ or party. Serve with a side salad or with veggie or bread sticks for dipping.
- Peeling the cucumber is optional but I find they are more robust with the skin left on.
- You'll find free from versions of many spreads, dips and other condiments on my profile, vic20adamant, such as sour cream, raita, tzatziki, mayo etc.
I make something similar but have always used fennel or dill, so this is a refreshing option. Peel cucumbers to leave alternating green stripes. Slice the cucumbers in half lengthwise; scrape the seeds out with a spoon. Japanese cucumber salad is supposed to be sweet!!! This recipe for cucumbers with sour cream and dill is a refreshing summer side salad that gets a little kick from vinegar and black pepper.