Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill, a delightful dish that comes together in just 10 minutes! This refreshing salad features crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, making it a perfect addition to summer barbecues or as a light side for various meals. Its versatility allows it to shine as a standalone snack or pair beautifully with grilled chicken or turkey. Enhanced with fresh herbs like dill and chives, this salad offers a burst of flavor in every bite. Whether served at gatherings or enjoyed on busy weeknights, this recipe is sure to impress!
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 cucumbers, then chop in half. Smash each half gently and chop into 1-inch pieces.
- In a medium bowl, combine smashed cucumbers with chopped avocado, feta cheese, pistachios, dill, and chives.
- In a jar or small bowl, 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. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg