Smashed Cucumber with Feta (Print)
Fresh smashed cucumbers with creamy avocado, feta cheese and herbs in a tangy honey-mustard dressing. Ready in 10 minutes!
# Ingredients:
→ For the cucumber salad
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4 Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber
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1 medium ripe avocado
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60g crumbled feta cheese
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60g chopped pistachios
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60g chopped fresh dill
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60g chopped fresh chives
→ For the dressing
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30-45ml extra virgin olive oil
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15ml lemon juice
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15ml Dijon mustard
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10ml honey
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2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Directions:
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Wash and dry the cucumbers thoroughly, then chop each one in half. Place each half of the cucumber onto a cutting board and use the flat side of your knife and your hand to smash each piece. Chop them into 2.5cm pieces and transfer to a medium-sized bowl. For larger cucumbers, cut each one in half horizontally then vertically before smashing for easier handling.
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Peel the avocado, chop it, and add it to the bowl with the cucumbers. Add the crumbled feta, chopped pistachios, dill, and chives to the same bowl.
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Combine all dressing ingredients in a glass jar or bowl and whisk thoroughly to emulsify.
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Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Garnish with additional fresh herbs if desired before serving.
# Notes:
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Dry the cucumbers thoroughly as they contain significant moisture. You can remove seeds with a spoon to reduce water content in the salad.
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While smashing the cucumbers is optional, it's highly recommended for optimal flavor development and texture.
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Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Before serving again, stir well and add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors.