Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill
Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill is a vibrant and refreshing dish that elevates any meal. This delightful salad combines crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, tangy feta, and aromatic herbs, creating a flavor profile that’s both light and satisfying. Perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a quick appetizer, this salad can be whipped up in just 10 minutes. Its beautiful textures and bright colors make it an eye-catching centerpiece on your table. Whether enjoyed alone or as a side to grilled meats, this salad promises to impress your family and friends.
- 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
- 2–3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the cucumbers, then chop them in half lengthwise. Gently smash each half with the flat side of a knife.
- Cut the smashed cucumbers into 1-inch pieces and place them in a mixing bowl.
- Peel and chop the avocado into small cubes; add it to the bowl with the cucumbers.
- Add crumbled feta, chopped pistachios, and fresh dill into the bowl.
- In a separate jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg