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Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill Recipe

Smashed Cucumber Salad - With Feta and Dill Recipe
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A refreshing and vibrant smashed cucumber salad featuring creamy avocado, tangy feta, crunchy pistachios, and fresh dill, all tossed in a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish for any meal.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 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

Dressing Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Prepare the cucumbers: Wash and dry the cucumbers well, then chop each one in half. Place each half onto a cutting board and use the flat side of your knife and your hand to smash each half. Chop smashed cucumbers into 1-inch pieces and place them into a medium-sized bowl. For larger cucumbers, cut each half horizontally and vertically before smashing for ease.
  2. Add avocado and other salad ingredients: Peel and chop the ripe avocado, then add it to the bowl with the smashed cucumbers. Add the crumbled feta, chopped pistachios, fresh dill, and fresh chives to the same bowl.
  3. Prepare the dressing: In a glass jar or bowl, combine extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk well to emulsify the dressing.
  4. Toss and serve: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired and enjoy immediately for best freshness.

Notes

  • Use Persian cucumbers for a more delicate flavor and fewer seeds; English cucumbers work as a good alternative.
  • Smashed cucumbers absorb the dressing better and provide a pleasant texture.
  • Adjust honey amount based on preferred sweetness.
  • To make it vegan, omit feta or substitute with a plant-based cheese alternative.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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Keywords: smashed cucumber salad, cucumber avocado salad, feta cucumber salad, dill cucumber salad, Mediterranean salad, easy summer salad

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