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Smashed Cucumber Salad – With Feta and Dill

Sunshine Salad: A Fresh, Vibrant Mix for Your Summer Table

Enjoy this delightful Sunshine Salad made with fresh cucumbers, creamy avocado, and tangy feta, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces Cucumbers Fresh, English cucumbers are best.
  • 1 piece Avocado Ensure it is ripe.
  • 0.5 cup Feta Cheese Crumble into small pieces.
  • 1 handful Fresh Dill Chop finely.
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Use high-quality extra virgin.
  • to taste Salt Essential for flavor.
  • to taste Pepper Freshly cracked preferred.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes For sweetness.
  • 0.5 cup Olives For briny flavor.
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes For heat.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and slice two fresh cucumbers into half-moons.
  2. Cut one ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice it.
  3. Crumble about half a cup of feta cheese and chop a handful of fresh dill.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, avocado, feta, and dill. Toss gently.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat the ingredients.
  7. Serve immediately or chill for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, serve the salad immediately. Can be prepped in advance but combine right before serving for optimal freshness.

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