Description
This quick and refreshing smashed cucumber salad is packed with creamy feta, buttery avocado, crunchy pistachios, and fresh herbs, all tossed in a zesty lemon garlic dressing. Ready in 10 minutes!
Ingredients
4 Persian cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber)
1 ripe avocado
¼ cup crumbled feta
¼ cup chopped pistachios
¼ cup fresh dill, chopped
¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
For the Dressing
2–3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Smash cucumbers with the side of a knife and cut into chunks.
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Peel and chop avocado. Add to a mixing bowl with cucumbers.
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Add feta, pistachios, dill, and chives.
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In a jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Pour dressing over salad and toss gently. Garnish with more herbs if desired.
Notes
- Add the avocado and dressing just before serving to keep it fresh.
- Customize with other herbs or nuts depending on what you have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
