Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill
Discover the refreshing taste of Smashed Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill, a quick and vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
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 the cucumbers, then cut them in half lengthwise.
- Smash the cucumber halves gently and chop into 1-inch pieces; transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Cube the avocado and add it to the bowl along with feta, pistachios, dill, and chives.
- In another container, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg