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Smashed Cucumber Salad with Avocado & Feta

Zesty Smashed Cucumber Salad with Avocado & Feta Bliss

This Smashed Cucumber Salad with Avocado & Feta is a refreshing and vibrant dish, perfect for summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2-3 Persian Cucumbers or substitute with an English cucumber
  • 1 Ripe Avocado ensure it's perfectly ripe
  • ½ cup Crumbled Feta Cheese or use tofu or vegan feta for a dairy-free option
  • ¼ cup Chopped Pistachios can be replaced with almonds or walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Dill
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Chives
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil choose high-quality for best results
  • 1 Lemon Juice or lime juice for a twist
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard helps emulsify the dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Honey omit for a sugar-free option
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and dry 2-3 Persian cucumbers. Chop them in half lengthwise and smash each piece gently with a knife.
  2. Cut the smashed cucumbers into 1-inch pieces and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Peel and chop 1 ripe avocado into bite-sized pieces and gently fold it into the bowl with the cucumbers.
  4. Sprinkle crumbled feta, chopped pistachios, dill, and chives into the bowl, and stir gently to combine.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, and minced garlic. Whisk until emulsified.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For the best flavors, enjoy the salad fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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