Description
This trendy smashed cucumber salad can be made in 10 minutes! It is wonderfully light, fresh, tasty, and satisfying and can be served with so many things. You are going to love it!
Ingredients
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For the cucumber salad
- 4 Persian cucumbers or 1 English cucumber
- 1 medium ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
For the dressing
- 2-3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 cloves garlic – peeled and minced
- Salt and pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumbers – wash and dry the cucumbers well, 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 one. Then chop them into 1-inch pieces and place them into a medium-sized bowl. Note: If your cucumbers are larger then you can cut each one in half horizontally then vertically to make them easier to smash.
- Peel the avocado, chop it, and place it into the bowl with the cucumbers. Add the rest of the salad ingredients to the same bowl with the cucumbers and avocado.
- Add all of the dressing ingredients to a glass jar or bowl and whisk well to emulsify.
- Pour the dressing over the salad toss an enjoy! I like to add a sprinkle of more fresh herbs on top.
Notes
- Dry the cucumbers well since they contain a lot of water. You can also use a spoon to remove any seeds to reduce the water content in the salad.
- Smashing the cucumbers is not required but highly recommended for the best, most delicious results.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Give it a good stir and add a squeeze of lemon juice to freshen it up before you serve it again!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Quick and Easy Salads
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: American
