Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill
Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill is a vibrant, refreshing dish that’s ready in just 10 minutes! This delightful salad combines crunchy cucumbers, creamy avocado, and tangy feta for a burst of flavors and textures. Perfect as a side dish for grilled meats or as a light, satisfying lunch on its own, this salad is versatile enough to fit into any meal plan. With fresh herbs like dill and chives adding depth, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Make it ahead for picnics or potlucks—just add the dressing before serving!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- 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. Lay flat and gently smash each piece with a knife.
- Peel and chop the avocado into bite-sized pieces; combine with smashed cucumbers.
- Add crumbled feta, pistachios, dill, and chives to the bowl.
- For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad mixture; toss gently until well combined.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg