Description
Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill is a vibrant, refreshing dish that takes just 10 minutes to prepare. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a light side dish, this salad combines the crunch of smashed cucumbers with creamy avocado and tangy feta cheese, creating a delightful explosion of flavors. Enhanced with fresh dill and chives, it’s not only visually appealing but also versatile enough to pair beautifully with grilled meats or enjoyed on its own as a healthy snack. Customize it further by adding your favorite nuts or herbs for an extra burst of flavor.
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. Halve them, then smash each half with a knife and chop into 1-inch pieces.
- In a medium bowl, combine smashed cucumbers with diced avocado, feta cheese, pistachios, dill, and chives.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until well combined. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg