Beerwah Dental

In the heat of an Australian summer, there’s nothing quite as refreshing as a crisp, cool salad. Our Smashed Cucumber Salad with Feta-Dill Dressing and Pistachios is a celebration of texture and flavour, perfect for a light lunch or as a side to your main meal. The crunch of the cucumber, combined with the creamy feta and the nutty crunch of pistachios, makes for a delightful dish that’s as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye.

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 medium-sized Lebanese cucumbers
  • 100g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (20ml) white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) honey
  • 1/4 cup (30g) pistachios, chopped and toasted
  • Salt and pepper to taste

 

Instructions:

  1. Start by lightly smashing your cucumbers. Lay them flat on a chopping board and gently press with the flat side of a knife until they begin to crack. Then, cut them into bite-sized chunks.
  2. For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, and chopped dill in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
  3. Toss the smashed cucumbers in the dressing until well coated. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to marinate and absorb the flavours.
  4. Crumble the feta cheese over the cucumbers and sprinkle with toasted pistachios, adding an extra layer of flavour and a satisfying crunch.
  5. Give the salad a final gentle mix, then transfer to a serving dish.

 

This salad is a testament to the beauty of simple, fresh ingredients coming together to create a dish greater than the sum of its parts. The salty feta and the fresh, herby dill elevate the humble cucumber to new heights, while the pistachios add a satisfying crunch that makes each bite moreish.