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GREEK SALAD WITH AVOCADO

Delicious Greek Salad with Avocado: A Fresh Twist You’ll Love

This Greek salad with avocado is a vibrant, healthy dish that elevates your lunch game.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 large Ripe Avocado Diced; substitute with extra firm tofu for a vegan option.
  • 1 large Cucumber Diced; use English cucumber to reduce seeds.
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes Halved; any small sweet tomato variety works well.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced; green onions can be used for a milder taste.
  • 1 cup Kalamata Olives Pitted and halved; any pitted olives can be substituted.
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Crumble; omit for a vegan option or use vegan feta.
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Consider an Italian seasoning blend for variety.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley or Dill Chopped (optional); leave out if not on hand.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by dicing the ripe avocado, cucumber, and red onion, ensuring they are uniform for even mixing. Halve the cherry tomatoes.
  2. Pit and halve the Kalamata olives, incorporating their briny flavor into the mix. Crumble the feta cheese.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced avocado, cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Gently mix everything together with a spatula.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  6. Garnish your salad with chopped fresh parsley or dill if desired. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use the freshest vegetables for maximum flavor. Adjust seasoning as needed and consider adding nuts or seeds for extra crunch.

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