WW-Friendly Stuffed Cucumbers with Greek Orzo Salad & Tzatziki Drizzle
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (for the orzo)
Total Time: 25 minutes
Estimated WW Points:
Blue/Green/Purple Plan: 4–6 points per serving (based on reduced oil, cheese, and pasta portions)
Calories: ~200–250 kcal per serving
🛒 Ingredients
For the Stuffed Cucumbers:
2 large cucumbers, halved lengthwise and seeds scooped out – 0 points
1 cup cooked orzo pasta (measured after cooking) – ~5 points total
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved – 0 points
½ cup cucumber, diced – 0 points
¼ cup red onion, finely chopped – 0 points
¼ cup Kalamata olives, sliced – ~3 points
½ cup reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled – ~4 points
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped – 0 points
1 tbsp olive oil – ~4 points
1 tbsp red wine vinegar – 0 points
Salt and black pepper to taste – 0 points
For the Tzatziki Drizzle:
1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt – 0 points
½ cucumber, grated and water squeezed out – 0 points
1 clove garlic, minced – 0 points
1 tsp olive oil – 1 point
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped – 0 points
1 tbsp lemon juice – 0 points
Salt to taste – 0 points
👩🍳 Instructions
🥗 Step 1: Prepare the Greek Orzo Salad
In a large bowl, mix cooked orzo, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and parsley.
Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and red wine vinegar, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to combine.
Let it rest for 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
🥣 Step 2: Make the Tzatziki Drizzle
In another bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, 1 tsp olive oil, lemon juice, dill, and a pinch of salt.
Mix until creamy and well blended. Adjust salt or lemon to taste.
🥒 Step 3: Assemble the Stuffed Cucumbers
Spoon the orzo salad into the hollowed cucumber boats, pressing lightly to fill.
Drizzle with tzatziki sauce just before serving for best texture.
🍽️ Step 4: Serve
Arrange on a platter. Garnish with extra herbs if desired.
Serve immediately or chill for 15–30 minutes before serving for a refreshing touch.
📊 WW Points Breakdown (Per Serving Estimate):
Ingredient Total (for recipe) Points per Serving (1/4 recipe)
Cooked orzo pasta 5 points ~1.25 points
Kalamata olives 3 points ~0.75 points
Reduced-fat feta cheese 4 points ~1 point
Olive oil (1 tbsp) 4 points 1 point
Olive oil (tzatziki) 1 point 0.25 point
Greek yogurt, veg, herbs 0 points 0
Total per serving: ~4–5 WW points
✅ Tips to Reduce Points:
Reduce or skip olives (optional: replace with chopped capers or extra cucumber).
Use whole wheat orzo or even cauliflower rice for a lower-carb alternative.
Use fat-free feta if available (lower points than reduced-fat).
