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prep time
10 min
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ready time
10 min
Healthy Keto Mediterranean Cucumber Slices
Looking for an easy and healthy Keto snack? You'll want to add this healthy Keto recipe to your repertoire. Feta cheese is blended with sundried tomatoes and oregano before being spread over cucumber slices and topped with olive tapenade. These make great snacks or party canapes.
Is a Keto diet healthy? Both academic studies and anecdotal evidence suggest that the Keto diet may provide numerous health benefits, from weight loss to diabetes management to improved mental health and beyond. The Keto diet itself is a very low-carbohydrate, high-fat diet comprising of specific healthy fats and oils, nuts, seeds, dairy, avocados, and animal sources.
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Can I make this recipe ahead of time? Absolutely! You can make this recipe up to 2 days before you wish to eat it. Store in the fridge in an airtight container before serving.
What can I serve the dish with? Spread this dip over sliced cucumber for a quick and easy snack. Equally, spread it over Keto crackers or Keto bread.
Can I substitute any ingredients? Feta cheese is key for this recipe as it brings a lovely tangy saltiness. However, you can substitute it for cream cheese or any other soft white cheese like ricotta.
Sundried tomatoes can also be substituted for roasted red peppers.
Is the recipe healthy? This healthy Keto recipe is filled with good protein from the feta cheese, while the olive tapenade is high in healthy fats, antioxidants, and vitamin E.
Is the recipe suitable for families/celebrations/occasions? This is great for families and a perfect recipe to serve on a nibbles board.
Can I make this recipe vegan? You can make this recipe vegan by substituting feta and cream cheese for plant-based alternatives. Check for salt and adjust accordingly since the feta cheese brings a degree of saltiness.
How to store this Keto dip? Store any leftover dip in an airtight container in the fridge, and consume within 5 days.
Net Carbs
3 g
Fiber
0.7 g
Total Carbs
3.7 g
Protein
2.8 g
Fats
14.9 g
156 cals
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Ingredients
Cucumber, raw, with peel
0.5 medium
Feta cheese
50 g
Sun-dried tomatoes, oil pack, drained
2 tablespoon, whole pieces
Olive oil
2 tbsp
Oregano, dried
0.25 tsp
Black Olive Tapenade
2 tbsp
Recipe Steps
steps 2
10 min
Step 1
Slice the cucumber into 1/2-inch rounds. Position onto a plate or board. Alternatively, you can slice the cucumber in half lengthways and core out the seeds to create a cavity or “boat”. Set aside. Add the feta cheese, sundried tomatoes, and olive oil to a blender. Blitz on high speed until combined.Step 2
Spread the filling evenly over each of the cucumber slices. Alternatively, fill each of the cucumber boats with the mixture. Spoon a small amount of olive tapenade over each of the slices. Finish with a grind of cracked black pepper. Serve immediately.
