Description
Cucumber, Dill, Feta, and Pistachio Salad is a bright and refreshing dish perfect for summer gatherings. With crunchy cucumbers, fragrant dill, creamy feta, and nutty pistachios, this salad offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors that are sure to impress. Ideal as a side at barbecues or a light lunch on its own, this vibrant salad is both easy to prepare and visually stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced cucumbers (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup pistachios, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Wash the cucumbers under cool water and slice them into thin rounds or half-moons.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine the sliced cucumbers and chopped dill.
- 3. Add the crumbled feta cheese and chopped pistachios to the bowl.
- 4. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; gently toss to combine without mashing the feta.
- 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste; give one last gentle toss.
- 6. Serve immediately or chill briefly in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg