Description
Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill is a light, refreshing dish that bursts with flavor and can be prepared in just 10 minutes! Perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or a quick lunch, this salad combines crunchy cucumbers with creamy avocado and tangy feta. Each bite is enhanced by fresh herbs like dill and chives, creating a delightful medley that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or can stand alone as a nourishing snack. Plus, it’s packed with vitamins and healthy fats, making it a guilt-free choice for any meal.
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 the cucumbers and slice them in half lengthwise. Smash each half gently with the flat side of a knife, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Chop the avocado into bite-sized pieces and add it to the bowl with the smashed cucumbers.
- Stir in crumbled feta cheese, chopped pistachios, dill, salt, and pepper.
- In a separate jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg