Smashed Cucumber and Feta Salad
Delicious Smashed Cucumber and Feta Salad featuring fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors.
Equipment
- chef's knife
- cleaver
- colander
- large bowl
- small bowl
- medium bowl
Ingredients
Cucumbers
- 1.5 pounds Persian or seedless mini cucumbers About 9 to 10 cucumbers
- 1.25 teaspoons kosher salt Divided
Dressing
- 1 medium lemon Juiced until you have 2 tablespoons
- 1 small shallot Thinly sliced
- 3 ounces feta cheese Mashed until crumbled
- 1 small bunch fresh mint Coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons shelled pistachios Coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground sumac
- freshly ground black pepper A few grinds
Instructions
Preparation
- Trim the ends off the cucumbers and slice them in half lengthwise. Press down to crush the cucumbers and slice crosswise into ½-inch thick slices.
- Transfer cucumbers to a colander over a bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and toss. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- Juice the lemon and add to a small bowl. Thinly slice the shallot, add to the bowl, and stir to coat.
- In a medium bowl, mash the feta cheese. Chop mint leaves and add to the feta with chopped pistachios.
- After 30 minutes, add cucumbers to the feta bowl. Add olive oil, sumac, remaining salt, black pepper, shallot mixture, and mint. Toss gently and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Garnish with pistachios and additional mint if desired.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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