Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill
Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill is a vibrant and refreshing dish ready in just 10 minutes, perfect for warm days or gatherings. This salad features the delightful crunch of fresh cucumbers combined with creamy avocado, zesty feta cheese, and aromatic herbs, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. The addition of pistachios adds a satisfying crunch, making it an ideal side dish for grilled chicken or served atop pita bread for a quick snack. Light yet packed with nutrients, this salad is incredibly versatile and can easily be customized to suit your taste preferences. Enjoy the freshness of summer with each delicious scoop!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixed
- 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 the cucumbers; chop in half and gently smash each half before cutting into 1-inch pieces.
- Combine smashed cucumbers and diced avocado in a mixing bowl.
- Add feta cheese, pistachios, dill, and chives to the bowl.
- In a separate jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture; toss gently until well combined. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg