Mashed Feta Cucumber Salad

A vibrant, creamy, and tangy Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines the salty richness of feta cheese with fresh, crisp cucumber. The feta is mashed to create slightly chunky and spreadable dressing. The best way to get the rich flavor of feta in every bite!

By @foodiefromvt

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Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 5 oz feta
• 0.3333333333333333 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 to taste black pepper
• 8 mini cucumbers
• 1 shallot
• 0.3333333333333333 cup dill
• 0.6666666666666666 cup pistachios
• 1 can chickpeas
• 1 avocado
• 1 drizzle olive oil
• 1 to taste salt
• 1 to taste pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the feta dressing. In a small bowl, mash the feta.
2. Whisk in the olive oil, lemon juice and a few cracks of fresh black pepper into the mashed feta.
3. Assemble the salad. In a large bowl, add the cucumber, shallot, dill, pistachios and chickpeas.
4. Pour over the feta mixture and toss to combine.
5. Just before serving, add in the avocado to keep from browning.
6. Add a drizzle more of olive oil if it gets too dry.
7. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!