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smashed cucumber salad

Fresh and Flavorful Smashed Cucumber Salad Delight

Enjoy this refreshing smashed cucumber salad, loaded with cucumbers, feta, and dill, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 4 units Persian Cucumbers or 1 English Cucumber
  • 1 medium Avocado ripe
  • 0.25 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 0.25 cup Pistachios chopped
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Dill chopped
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Chives chopped
For the Dressing
  • 2-3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 2 tsp Honey
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • small bowl or jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by washing and drying your Persian cucumbers or English cucumber thoroughly. Chop them in half lengthwise, then take the flat side of a large knife and gently smash each cucumber half to release their juices and flavors. Cut the smashed cucumbers into 1-inch pieces and transfer them into a mixing bowl.
  2. Grab a ripe avocado and dice it into bite-sized chunks, adding it to the bowl with the cucumbers. Sprinkle in the crumbled feta cheese, chopped pistachios, diced fresh dill, and chopped chives.
  3. In a separate small bowl or jar, combine 2-3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons of honey, and the minced garlic cloves. Whisk everything together until well-combined and slightly emulsified.
  4. Pour the dressing over the cucumber and avocado mixture in the bowl. Gently toss together until all ingredients are well-coated in the dressing.
  5. Serve immediately for the best taste and texture. Optionally, sprinkle additional fresh herbs on top before presenting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor; serve immediately for optimal freshness.

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