# Needed Ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 large cucumbers
02 - ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
03 - ½ cup finely diced celery
04 - ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
→ Dairy
06 - ½ cup softened cream cheese
07 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
→ Pantry
08 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Wash and peel cucumbers, then cut into 2-inch thick rounds.
02 - Using a small snowflake-shaped cookie cutter, cut each cucumber round into a snowflake form.
03 - Scoop out the centers of each snowflake using a melon baller or small spoon, leaving a ¼-inch thick base and sides to create cups. Drain on paper towels.
04 - Whisk together cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
05 - Fold diced red bell pepper, celery, red onion, and chopped dill gently into the creamy mixture.
06 - Spoon or pipe the filling evenly into each cucumber cup.
07 - Top each filled cup with pomegranate seeds and chopped chives.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 10 minutes prior to serving to enhance flavors and texture.
