Description
A refreshing and flavorful Smashed Cucumber and Watermelon Feta Salad that combines the crispness of cucumbers with the sweetness of watermelon, creaminess of avocado, and the tanginess of feta cheese. Topped with a zesty feta dressing, this salad is perfect for a light and summery meal or as a side dish at a barbecue.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 4-6 Persian cucumbers, sliced in half lengthwise
- 4 cups cubed watermelon
- 1-2 avocados, diced
- 1/3 cup salted pistachios, chopped
For the Feta Dressing:
- 8 oz feta cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp honey
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- chili flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Smash the Cucumbers: Arrange the cucumbers on a cutting board, flesh side facing up. Use the flat side of a chef’s knife to smash the cucumbers, then chop them into 1-inch pieces.
- Prepare the Salad: In a salad bowl, combine the smashed cucumbers, watermelon, avocado, pistachios, and basil leaves.
- Make the Feta Dressing: In a separate bowl, crumble the feta cheese and mix in olive oil, lemon juice, honey, dill, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Toss and Serve: Gently toss the salad with the feta dressing. Serve with pita and chips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
