This crunchy concoction is filled with spice and refreshing cucumbers.

Cukes are comprised of about 96 percent water, making them one of the most hydrating produce picks out there. One eye-grabbing boat offers 12 grams of protein and 4 grams of filling fiber for just 180 calories. Pack your appetite and get on board!

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Buffalo Cucumber Boats

One eye-grabbing boat offers 12 grams of protein and 4 grams of filling fiber for just 180 calories. Pack your appetite and get on board!
Servings: 2 boats
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 large cucumbers
  • ½ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 3 scallions, sliced, plus more for garnish
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons Buffalo Ranch Dressing

Buffalo Ranch Dressing

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, low-fat or nonfat
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon milk of choice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • ½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill, or ¼ teaspoon dried dill
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons hot sauce, or more to taste

Instructions
 

For the Buffalo Ranch Dressing:

  • In a medium bowl, mix all dressing ingredients. Set aside.

For the Cucumber Boats:

  • Cut 1 cucumber in half or in thirds lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the seeds and insides and discard them.

For the Buffalo-Cucumber Filling:

  • Peel the second cucumber and cut it into ¼-inch cubes. You’ll have 2 cups. In a medium bowl, mix the cubed cucumbers, blue cheese, scallions, and 2 to 3 tablespoons of the Buffalo Ranch Dressing. (Save leftover dressing in an airtight container for up to 1 week.)
  • Stuff the cucumber boats with the cucumber salad and garnish with extra scallions and parsley.

Notes

Add 5 calories for each extra tablespoon of dressing.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information per serving

Serving Size: 1 cucumber boatCalories: 180Carbohydrates: 13gProtein: 12gTotal Fat: 10g— Unsaturated Fat: 4g— Saturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 460mgFiber: 4gTotal Sugar: 8g— Natural Sugar: 8g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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