Refreshing Smashed Cucumber Salad with Feta in 10 Minutes

This Smashed Cucumber Salad with Feta is a quick and refreshing dish perfect for summer days.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 220

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

4 Persian Cucumbers or 1 English Cucumber
1 medium Ripe Avocado
0.25 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese or goat cheese
0.25 cup Chopped Pistachios or any favorite nuts or seeds
0.25 cup Chopped Fresh Dill or fresh parsley/cilantro
0.25 cup Chopped Fresh Chives or green onions

For the Dressing

2-3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or avocado/nut oil
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice or vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard or any mustard
2 teaspoons Honey or agave syrup
2 cloves Garlic minced
Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

mixing bowl
Mason Jar or Whisk

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Wash and dry cucumbers. Halve lengthwise and smash gently before chopping into 1-inch pieces.
Add chopped avocado, feta, pistachios, dill, and chives to the bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, and minced garlic.
Pour dressing over salad and gently mix to combine without mashing the avocado. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Dress the salad just before serving to maintain freshness and crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-5 days, keeping dressing separate.

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