Description
Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill is a refreshing and delightful dish that brings together the crispness of cucumbers, the creaminess of avocado, and the tangy flavor of crumbled feta cheese. This salad is perfect for summer picnics, casual dinners, or as a vibrant side for your favorite grilled meats. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up this colorful medley that not only tantalizes your taste buds but also adds a pop of color to your table. With an abundance of fresh herbs like dill and chives, each bite bursts with flavor, making it a nutritious choice packed with healthy fats and essential nutrients. Customize it further by adding nuts or additional vegetables to suit your taste!
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; cut in half and smash gently before chopping into 1-inch pieces.
- In a bowl, combine smashed cucumbers with diced avocado, crumbled feta, pistachios, dill, and chives.
- Prepare dressing by whisking olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a jar or bowl.
- Pour dressing over salad ingredients and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg