Spicy Smashed Cucumber and Feta Salad

20m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the cucumbers crosswise into 4-inch long pieces.
  2. 2Cut each piece in half lengthwise.
  3. 3Place each piece of cucumber cut side-down on a work surface.
  4. 4Lay the blade of a large chef's knife flat on top of the cucumber and lightly smash down using your fist or the palm of your hand.
  5. 5Break or slice diagonally into bite-size pieces, and transfer to a large bowl.
  6. 6Season cucumbers generously with salt.
  7. 7Add cashews, scallions, cilantro, and jalapeño.
  8. 8Empty Athenos Tajín Feta into a bowl and use the prongs of a fork to mash.
  9. 9Stir in oil and lime juice or vinegar.
  10. 10Pour feta mixture into the bowl with cucumber salad ingredients and toss well to combine.
  11. 11Taste, and season with extra salt, if needed.
  12. 12Sprinkle extra Tajín Clásico Seasoning overtop and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs seedless cucumbers (such as English or Persian)
  • Kosher salt
  • 0.75 cup roasted, salted cashews, roughly chopped or halved
  • 0.5 cup chopped scallions (green onion)
  • 0.33 cup roughly chopped cilantro (leaves and tender stems)
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, diced
  • 6 ounce Athenos Tajín Feta (or Athenos classic crumbled feta with ½ tsp. Tajín Clásico Seasoning mixed in)
  • 3 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice or rice vinegar
  • Tajín Clásico Seasoning

Equipment

knifecutting boardlarge bowlfork