Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 5 Persian Cucumbers (cut into 1 inch coins)
- 1 Avocado (diced)
- ½ Cup Green Onions (finely sliced)
- ¾ Cup Feta Cheese (crumbled)
- ⅓ Cup Fresh Dill (finely chopped)
- ⅓ Cup Fresh Chives (finely chopped)
Dressing Ingredients
- ¼ Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- 2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 1 Lemon (juiced)
- 2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Add the olive oil, honey, rice vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, kosher salt, and ground black pepper to a small blender. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then set aside.
- Cut and Smash Cucumbers: Slice the Persian cucumbers into 1-inch coins. Using the palm of your hand or the bottom of a cup, gently smash each cucumber coin until it cracks and flattens slightly to enhance texture and flavor absorption.
- Drain Excess Moisture: Place the smashed cucumber slices on a paper towel and press gently to remove as much excess moisture as possible. This prevents the salad from becoming watery, especially if not served immediately.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Transfer the smashed cucumbers to a large mixing bowl. Add the diced avocado, finely sliced green onions, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh dill, and chopped fresh chives.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together to combine evenly.
- Serve: Serve the salad right away for the best texture and crunch. Enjoy as a refreshing side or light meal.
Notes
- Pressing out excess water from the cucumbers helps maintain a crisp texture and keeps the salad from becoming soggy.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh; if making ahead, store the dressing separately and toss just before serving.
- Feel free to substitute feta with goat cheese for a creamier texture or to accommodate taste preferences.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the feta cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and mustard in the dressing according to your liking for more or less pungency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
