Spicy Smashed Cucumber and Feta Salad

20 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Slice the cucumbers crosswise into 4-inch long pieces.
  2. 2Slice the cucumbers crosswise into 4-inch long pieces.
  3. 3Slice the cucumbers crosswise into 4-inch long pieces.
  4. 4Cut each piece in half lengthwise.
  5. 5Cut each piece in half lengthwise.
  6. 6Cut each piece in half lengthwise.
  7. 7Place each piece of cucumber cut side-down on a work surface.
  8. 8Place each piece of cucumber cut side-down on a work surface.
  9. 9Place each piece of cucumber cut side-down on a work surface.
  10. 10Lay 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.
  11. 11Lay 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.
  12. 12Lay 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.
  13. 13Break or slice diagonally into bite-size pieces, and transfer to a large bowl.
  14. 14Break or slice diagonally into bite-size pieces, and transfer to a large bowl.
  15. 15Break or slice diagonally into bite-size pieces, and transfer to a large bowl.
  16. 16Season cucumbers generously with salt.
  17. 17Season cucumbers generously with salt.
  18. 18Season cucumbers generously with salt.
  19. 19Add cashews, scallions, cilantro, and jalapeño.
  20. 20Add cashews, scallions, cilantro, and jalapeño.
  21. 21Add cashews, scallions, cilantro, and jalapeño.
  22. 22Empty Athenos Tajín Feta into a bowl and use the prongs of a fork to mash.
  23. 23Empty Athenos Tajín Feta into a bowl and use the prongs of a fork to mash.
  24. 24Empty Athenos Tajín Feta into a bowl and use the prongs of a fork to mash.
  25. 25Stir in oil and lime juice or vinegar.
  26. 26Stir in oil and lime juice or vinegar.
  27. 27Stir in oil and lime juice or vinegar.
  28. 28Pour feta mixture into the bowl with cucumber salad ingredients and toss well to combine.
  29. 29Pour feta mixture into the bowl with cucumber salad ingredients and toss well to combine.
  30. 30Pour feta mixture into the bowl with cucumber salad ingredients and toss well to combine.
  31. 31Taste, and season with extra salt, if needed.
  32. 32Taste, and season with extra salt, if needed.
  33. 33Taste, and season with extra salt, if needed.
  34. 34Sprinkle extra Tajín Clásico Seasoning overtop and serve.
  35. 35Sprinkle extra Tajín Clásico Seasoning overtop and serve.
  36. 36Sprinkle extra Tajín Clásico Seasoning overtop and serve.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

knifecutting boardlarge bowlfork