Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill
Looking for a quick, vibrant dish that tantalizes your taste buds? This Smashed Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill is just what you need! In just 10 minutes, you can prepare this refreshing salad that bursts with flavor from crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, and zesty feta cheese. Enhanced with fresh dill and chives, every bite feels like summer on your plate. Perfect as a side for grilled meats or as a standalone dish, it’s sure to impress family and friends at any gathering. Plus, it’s make-ahead friendly, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- 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
- Wash and smash the cucumbers gently on a cutting board; chop into pieces.
- Peel and chop the avocado; add to the bowl with cucumbers.
- Mix in feta, pistachios, dill, and chives.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients until emulsified.
- Pour dressing over salad; toss well before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 8mg