Cucumber Boats

I can’t believe that we’re a little over a week out from Christmas right now. It really doesn’t feel like Christmas time to me.

I admit it could be because it’s warmer than usual and currently rainy outside. I won’t complain though. I’d rather have to drive in the rain than deal with the snow. I’ve lived in the same state for all my life and I don’t think I’ll ever look forward to driving in that stuff!

But, I am proud to say that I’m almost done with my Christmas shopping. I have a few odds and ends to pick up. What about you?

I found this recipe on pinterest as well.

It TRULY is addicting!

I love that this recipe was simple to make and is a light refreshing appetizer.

Halve the cucumber, like so.

Scrape out the insides with a spoon.

Then you cut up one of the halves and add in your other ingredients. Mix them together and put the mixture back into the boats. Slice and server! (Sorry I didn’t get a chance to take more pictures! I’m only human!)

I put salt in mine, but thought it was too much personally

Enjoy!

Recipe adapted from bitedelite

• 2 cucumbers (about 1 pound each)
• 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley or dill, chopped
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1. Cut the cumbers lengthwise, and remove the seeds, then cut a small strip off the bottom of one side so that the cucumber half will set level, without falling over.
2. Use the other half of the cucumber and dice into 1/4 inch pieces.  Combine the diced cucumbers with feta cheese, dill, and pepper. Divide the mixture between the 2 cucumber “boats”, then slice into 1 1/2 inch pieces.

Greek Pasta Salad

It’s the simple things in life. I love pasta salad, its such a great meal or side dish to make because its so darn easy.  This greek pasta salad is one of my family's favorites to eat. It's so rich and creamy and, well, good!

 

 

The ingredients we like to put in our pasta salad are olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, and sometimes cucumbers.

 

Boil and drain the cavatappi noodles.  Can I just say that there is something about spiral noodles. I think they hold the dressing in a lot better. When I buy a box of kraft mac and cheese it’s always spiral, hands down. That's why I like to use the spiral cavatappi noodles in this recipe.

 

Once the noodles have cooled add the dressing.

Add the cut cucumbers, tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and olives.

 

Mix it all together and serve!

Greek Pasta Salad

1 box of cavatappi noodles

1 8oz block of feta cheese crumbled

1 3.5oz can of whole pitted black olives

1 container grape tomatoes

1 medium cucumber cut

¾ bottle creamy greek dressing

Cook cavatappi noodles according to the back of the box. While the noodles are cooking cut the medium cucumber.  Drain the cooked noodles and pour into a large bowl.  Add the dressing, olives, tomatoes, and cucumber. Crumble feta cheese into bowl. Mix the ingredients until combined.