Stuffed Cucumbers with Greek Orzo Salad & Tzatziki Drizzle~

Stuffed Cucumbers with Greek Orzo Salad & Tzatziki Drizzle — a refreshing, Mediterranean-inspired dish that’s perfect for light lunches, appetizers, or meal prep! 🥒🇬🇷

🥒 Stuffed Cucumbers with Greek Orzo Salad & Tzatziki Drizzle

Crunchy cucumber boats filled with tangy Greek orzo salad and topped with a creamy tzatziki drizzle — light, fresh, and full of flavor.

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

🥗 For the Greek Orzo Salad:

• 1 cup cooked orzo (chilled)

• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ cup cucumber, finely chopped

• ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped

• ¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced

• ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or mint, chopped

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt and pepper to taste

🥒 For the Stuffed Cucumbers:

• 3 large cucumbers

• Pinch of salt (to draw out excess moisture)

🥣 For the Tzatziki Drizzle:

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt

• ¼ cup finely grated cucumber (squeeze out liquid)

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill (or mint)

• Salt and pepper to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

✅ Step 1: Cook & Chill Orzo

1. Cook orzo according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool.

✅ Step 2: Make Greek Orzo Salad

1. In a large bowl, combine cooled orzo, tomatoes, chopped cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and herbs.

2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then toss well.

3. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill until ready to use.

✅ Step 3: Prep the Cucumbers

1. Wash cucumbers and slice them in half lengthwise.

2. Use a spoon to scoop out the center seeds, creating a “boat” shape.

3. Lightly sprinkle with salt and let sit for 10 minutes. Then pat dry.

✅ Step 4: Make the Tzatziki Drizzle

1. In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and dill.

2. Stir until smooth and season to taste. Refrigerate until serving.

✅ Step 5: Assemble

1. Spoon the Greek orzo salad into each cucumber boat.

2. Drizzle with tzatziki on top.

3. Optionally, garnish with extra herbs or a sprinkle of feta.

⏱️ Time Breakdown

• Prep Time: 20 minutes

• Cook Time: 10 minutes

• Chill Time: 15 minutes

• Total Time: ~35–40 minutes

✅ Tips

• Want protein? Add chickpeas or grilled chicken to the orzo salad.

• For a low-carb version, replace orzo with riced cauliflower.

• These are great as a meal prep lunch — just store the cucumber boats and fillings separately until ready to eat!