Winter Salad Snowflake Cups

A festive, crisp winter salad served in delicate cucumber cups, shaped like snowflakes and filled with a creamy, tangy filling. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or party snack.

I first served this salad at a holiday gathering and everyone loved how unique and delicious it was.

Ingredients

• Vegetables: 3 large cucumbers, 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup finely diced celery, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• Dairy: 1/2 cup cream cheese softened, 2 tbsp sour cream
• Pantry: 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• Garnish: 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds, 1 tbsp finely chopped chives

Instructions

Step 1:

Wash and peel the cucumbers. Cut them crosswise into 2-inch thick rounds.

Step 2:

Using a small snowflake-shaped cookie cutter carefully cut each round into a snowflake shape.

Step 3:

With a melon baller or small spoon hollow out the center of each snowflake leaving a 1/4-inch thick base and sides to form a cup. Set aside on paper towels to drain excess moisture.

Step 4:

In a medium bowl combine cream cheese sour cream lemon juice salt and black pepper. Mix until smooth.

Step 5:

Gently fold in red bell pepper celery red onion and dill.

Step 6:

Spoon or pipe the filling into each cucumber cup.

Step 7:

Garnish with pomegranate seeds and chives.

Step 8:

Chill for at least 10 minutes before serving.

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This salad often becomes the centerpiece at family holiday parties bringing smiles and compliments all around.

Required Tools

Snowflake-shaped cookie cutter (small), melon baller or small spoon, mixing bowl, knife and cutting board, piping bag (optional)

Allergen Information

Contains dairy (cream cheese sour cream). Check labels to ensure all ingredients are gluten-free if needed.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Calories 45, Total Fat 3 g, Carbohydrates 3 g, Protein 1 g

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This winter salad brings a fresh and festive touch to any occasion with minimal effort.