Description
Mini Greek Salad Cups are delightful bite-sized appetizers featuring fresh cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives, all tossed in a zesty oregano vinaigrette and served in crispy mini phyllo cups. These savory treats are perfect for parties or a light snack, bringing vibrant Mediterranean flavors in one convenient, crunchy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Other
- Mini phyllo cups
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare the phyllo cups for baking.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, crumbled feta cheese, and sliced Kalamata olives to form the salad base.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined to create a flavorful dressing.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the combined salad ingredients and toss gently to ensure every bite is coated with savory flavor.
- Prepare Phyllo Cups: Arrange mini phyllo cups evenly on a baking sheet, ready to be filled with the salad mixture.
- Fill Cups: Spoon the dressed salad mixture into each mini phyllo cup, filling them generously but carefully.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5-7 minutes until the phyllo cups are golden and crispy, enhancing their texture and flavor.
- Serve: Remove the cups from the oven and serve warm or at room temperature for a fresh and crunchy appetizer experience.
Notes
- You can prepare the salad mixture a few hours ahead and refrigerate it, but fill the phyllo cups just before baking to keep them crisp.
- Mini phyllo cups are available in stores, or you can make your own if preferred.
- For added freshness, garnish with chopped fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- If you prefer, substitute red wine vinegar with lemon juice for a different citrusy tang.
