Cucumber Feta Rolls

Pinterest is a new addiction of mine. It has all sort of projects that are totally cute but in reality, I will never have the time or energy to do them.  But when it comes to food I have found some really good recipes.  This one for Cucumber Feta Rolls is adapted from a recipe I discovered in Pinterest.  Its not too difficult, but the finished product packs an impressive visual (and flavorful) punch.

Some chopped dill and red pepper...

Added to crumbled feta cheese, greek yogurt and lemon juice...

Mixed together and set aside while you cut cucumbers.

Use a mandolin (or cheese slicer, or steady hand and a knife...), to create thin strips of cucumber.

When you get close to the center of the cucumber, the seeds will make your slices a little fragile.  I was able to use some of these strips with seeds, but they're a little harder to work with.

Lay your slices out on a paper towel to help dry off the cucumbers.

You'll have to experiment to get the right portion, but put about a tablespoon of the feta mix on to one end of the cucumber slice and roll up. 

Secure by inserting a toothpick through the roll.

Cucumber Feta Rolls, courtesy of Jodi

2 cucumbers

6 ounces crumbled feta
3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
2 1/2 - 3 1/2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh dill
2 teaspoons lemon juice
pinch of pepper

Thinly slice cucumbers on a mandoline at approximately 2mm thick (most mandolines have thickness setting). Then place cucumbers slices on paper towels to help remove some of the liquid.

Mix the feta and yogurt together.  Then add the bell pepper, dill, lemon juice, and pepper to the bowl. Mix well.

Place 1Tbsp of the feta mix at one end of a cucumber strip and roll up, then secure with a toothpick. Keep refrigerated until you serve.  Do not make more than a few hours in advance.