Description
Smashed Cucumber Salad – A fresh, crunchy, and creamy salad with avocado, feta, pistachios, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for summer!
Ingredients
4 Persian cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber)
1 medium ripe avocado, diced
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup chopped pistachios
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
2–3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons honey
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the cucumbers:
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If using Persian cucumbers: Smash each one with the flat side of a knife, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
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If using an English cucumber: Slice in half lengthwise, smash, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
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Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add cucumbers, diced avocado, crumbled feta, pistachios, dill, and chives.
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Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey.
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Add garlic and seasoning: Mix in minced garlic, salt, and pepper to taste.
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Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently until coated.
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Serve: Serve immediately for maximum crunch, or chill for 10–15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes to the dressing.
Can be made ahead: Prepare cucumbers and dressing separately, then combine just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: ~215 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
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