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Smashed Cucumber Salad - With Feta and Dill

A refreshing and tangy cucumber salad with feta cheese and dill, perfect for summer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cucumber Base
  • 2 large cucumbers sliced and smashed
  • 1 teaspoon salt for salting cucumbers
Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional for sweetness
  • 1 clove garlic minced
Toppings
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare Cucumbers
  1. Slice cucumbers in half lengthwise and smash them gently with a rolling pin or the flat side of a knife.
  2. Sprinkle salt over the smashed cucumbers and let them sit for 10 minutes to release excess water.
Make Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, and minced garlic.
Combine Salad
  1. Rinse the cucumbers under cold water to remove excess salt and pat dry.
  2. Add the cucumbers to the mixing bowl with the dressing, then add crumbled feta, chopped dill, and black pepper.
  3. Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
Serve
  1. Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with additional dill if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

This salad is best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

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