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Smashed Cucumber Salad

Quick and Crunchy Smashed Cucumber Salad with Feta Delight

Enjoy this light and fresh Smashed Cucumber Salad, featuring crisp cucumbers, creamy avocado, and salty feta in under 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces Persian or English cucumbers Crisp texture is perfect for smashing.
  • 1 piece Avocado Can substitute with guacamole.
  • ½ cup Crumbled feta cheese Goat cheese can be a substitute.
  • ¼ cup Chopped pistachios Walnuts can also be used.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill Fresh parsley can be used if dill is unavailable.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh chives Can switch to green onions if needed.
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil Rich base for the dressing.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Lime juice can be used for variation.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Yellow mustard can substitute if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup can be used for a vegan option.
  • 1 clove Garlic Can omit if avoiding garlic.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and dry the cucumbers. Slice in half lengthwise and smash gently until they crack open. Chop into 1-inch pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add cubed avocado, crumbled feta, chopped pistachios, dill, and chives to the bowl. Gently fold the ingredients together.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk until emulsified.
  4. Pour dressing over the cucumber mixture and gently toss until well-coated. Let chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cucumbers are completely dry after washing. Gently smash the cucumbers to infuse flavor. Best enjoyed fresh; leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-5 days. Revive flavors by adding lemon juice before serving.

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