Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill
Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill is a vibrant, refreshing dish that can be prepared in just 10 minutes! This salad features crunchy cucumbers and creamy avocado, making it both satisfying and nutritious. The addition of crumbled feta and fresh herbs elevates the flavor profile, creating a delightful experience for your taste buds. Perfect for summer picnics, backyard barbecues, or as a light lunch, this salad is versatile and pairs well with grilled meats or can be enjoyed on its own. It’s light, healthy, customizable, and sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- 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
- Wash and dry cucumbers. Chop in half and smash with the flat side of a knife. Cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Peel and chop avocado; add to the bowl with cucumbers.
- Add feta, pistachios, dill, and chives to the bowl.
- In a separate jar or bowl, combine dressing ingredients (olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic) and whisk until emulsified.
- Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 6mg