Description
Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill is a vibrant, refreshing dish that perfectly balances flavors and textures. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, this salad features crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, all elevated by the aromatic notes of dill and chives. Whether served at a summer picnic or as a light lunch, this versatile salad can easily accompany grilled meats or stand alone as a satisfying meal. Its customizable nature allows you to add your favorite herbs or nuts for an extra flavor twist. Enjoy the delightful crunch and zesty dressing of this healthy salad that will surely become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh 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 two cucumbers. Cut each in half lengthwise and smash them gently with the flat side of a knife. Chop into 1-inch pieces.
- Cube one ripe avocado and add it to the bowl with the smashed cucumbers.
- Incorporate crumbled feta, chopped pistachios, dill, and chives into the bowl.
- In a separate jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg