Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill
Experience a burst of freshness with this Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill, a vibrant and zesty dish perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- Persian cucumbers or English cucumber
- Ripe avocado
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Chopped pistachios
- Fresh dill
- Chives
- 2–3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic – peeled and minced
- Salt and pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumbers. Halve them lengthwise and gently smash each piece with the flat side of your knife.
- Cut the smashed cucumbers into 1-inch pieces and place them in a bowl.
- Cube the avocado and add it to the bowl along with feta cheese, pistachios, dill, and chives.
- In another bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg