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Cucumber-Avocado Salad with Feta

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A simple yet brilliant cucumber salad featuring creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and crunchy walnuts. This fresh and flavorful salad makes an excellent side dish that’s both vegetarian and gluten-free.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

Main Components

  • 1 large cucumber (English/salad cucumber)
  • 1 large ripe avocado
  • 100g (3.5 oz) feta cheese
  • Fresh parsley (handful)
  • 2–3 spring onions/scallions
  • 30g (1 oz) walnuts

Dressing

 

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preparation (15 minutes)

 

  1. Prepare the cucumber:
    • Wash and dry the cucumber thoroughly
    • Cut into bite-sized pieces (cubes or half-moons, about ½ inch thick)
    • Place in a large mixing bowl
  2. Prepare the avocado:
    • Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit
    • Slice or cube the avocado flesh into similar-sized pieces as the cucumber
    • Add immediately to the bowl with cucumber
  3. Prepare the feta:
    • Using clean hands, crumble the feta cheese into chunky pieces
    • Add to the bowl (the irregular crumbles add nice texture)
  4. Prepare the nuts:
    • Roughly chop or crumble the walnuts into smaller pieces
    • They should be broken but not powdered
    • Add to the bowl
  5. Prepare the herbs and aromatics:
    • Finely chop the fresh parsley
    • Slice the spring onions thinly (use both white and green parts)
    • Add both to the bowl
  6. Make the dressing and combine:
    • Drizzle the fresh lemon juice over the salad
    • Add the olive oil
    • Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Gently toss all ingredients together until well combined

Notes

Ingredient Selection

  • Cucumber: Choose firm, unwaxed cucumbers. English cucumbers work best as they have fewer seeds
  • Avocado: Use ripe but firm avocados that yield slightly to pressure but aren’t mushy
  • Feta: Greek feta in brine has the best flavor and texture for crumbling

Preparation Tips

  • Cut all ingredients into similar-sized pieces for even distribution
  • Add avocado last and handle gently to prevent mashing
  • Taste and adjust seasoning – the feta is salty, so add salt gradually

Storage and Timing

 

  • Best served immediately after preparation
  • Can be refrigerated for up to 2 hours, but longer storage may cause the avocado to brown
  • If making ahead, add avocado just before serving

Find it online: https://leckerfamilie.de/cucumber-avocado-salad-with-feta/