CUCUMBER BOATS

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Cucumbers grow abundantly throughout Eastern Europe and are often combined with sour cream or cheese. This is an easy Yugoslavian recipe and it makes a light appretizer or salad.

Provided by morgainegeiser

Categories     European

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
4 1/2 tablespoons feta cheese, finely crumbled
2 large cucumbers
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl. combine chopped tomatoes, oil, vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss gently until well mixed. Chill until serving time. (at least a few hours).
  • Just before serving, add feta cheese to tomatoes and mix well.
  • Peel cucumbers and cut them in half lengthwise. Using a melon ball scoop or a spoon, scoop out and discard seeds. Pile tomato mixture into cucumbers.
  • Serve right away.
  • Preparation time does not include chilling time.

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