Grilled Cucumbers with a Creamy Pickled Feta Dip

Name: Grilled Cucumbers with a Creamy Pickled Feta Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cups Distilled White Vinegar Or White Wine Vinegar; ⅓ cups Water; 1 Tablespoon (scant) Salt; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Sugar; 1/2 cups Feta Cheese, Crumbled; 6 ounces, weight Plain, Greek Non-fat Yogurt; 1 Tablespoon Chopped Dill; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 10 whole Baby Or Kirby Cucumbers; ⅓ cups Red Wine Vinegar; ⅓ cups Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic; 1 pinch Salt

Servings: persons

⅓ cups Distilled White Vinegar Or White Wine Vinegar
⅓ cups Water
1 Tablespoon (scant) Salt
1- 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
1/2 cups Feta Cheese, Crumbled
6 ounces, weight Plain, Greek Non-fat Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Chopped Dill
1 clove Garlic, Minced
10 whole Baby Or Kirby Cucumbers
⅓ cups Red Wine Vinegar
⅓ cups Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
1 pinch Salt

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For the pickled feta dip:
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In a jar or small bowl, combine the vinegar, water, salt and sugar.
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Mix until salt and sugar are dissolved.
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Add the feta in and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
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Once feta is finished pickling, drain the juice and set the feta aside.
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In a food processor or blender, add the yogurt, dill, garlic, and pickled feta cheese.
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Blend until mixture is creamy.
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Refrigerate until serving.
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For the grilled cucumbers:
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Cut the cucumbers in half, lengthwise, and then cut each half in half lengthwise again.
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In a large bowl add the vinegar, olive oil, garlic, and salt and stir.
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Add in the cucumbers and toss to coat.
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Let the cucumbers marinate for about 10 15 minutes.
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Turn the grill on medium heat and place cucumbers on.
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Grill for about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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Remove them from the grill to a platter.
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Dip grilled cucumbers into the pickled feta dip and enjoy!
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Notes: Grilled Cucumber recipe adapted from Food & Wine Magazine.
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Pickling mixture for pickled feta adapted from Smitten Kitchen.

415

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cups Distilled White Vinegar Or White Wine Vinegar, ⅓ cups Water, 1 Tablespoon (scant) Salt, 1- 1/2 teaspoon Sugar, and more.

Yes, Grilled Cucumbers with a Creamy Pickled Feta Dip falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!