Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill
Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill is a delightful blend of fresh ingredients that offers both flavor and nutrition. This quick and easy side dish comes together in just 10 minutes, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- 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
- Smash the cucumbers by chopping them in half and gently pressing down with the flat side of a knife. Chop into 1-inch pieces.
- Peel and chop the avocado into bite-sized pieces; add to the bowl with cucumbers.
- Mix in the feta cheese, pistachios, dill, and chives.
- In a jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg