Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill
Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill is the perfect refreshing side dish that you can whip up in just 10 minutes. This salad features crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, and a zesty dressing that tantalizes your taste buds. It’s not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to complement grilled meats, sandwiches, or stand alone as a light meal. Packed with fresh ingredients, this salad is a guilt-free indulgence that everyone will love. Whether you’re enjoying it during a summer gathering or adding it to your weeknight dinner menu, this vibrant dish will quickly become a staple in your home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- 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
- Prepare the cucumbers by washing them thoroughly and chopping them in half. Smash each half gently with the flat side of a knife until they crack open. Cut into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl.
- Chop the avocado into cubes and fold it gently into the bowl with the cucumbers.
- Add crumbled feta cheese, chopped pistachios, dill, and chives to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine everything evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg