Description
Avocado Greek Salad is a refreshing twist on the classic Mediterranean dish, combining creamy avocado with vibrant vegetables and tangy feta cheese. This salad is not just visually appealing but also packed with health benefits, making it an ideal choice for a light meal or a flavorful side dish at any gathering. With its quick preparation time of just 15 minutes, this salad can easily fit into your busy lifestyle. Perfect for summer picnics or family dinners, the Avocado Greek Salad offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors that are sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large cucumber, halved and sliced
- 4 vine-ripened tomatoes, cut into wedges
- 1 green pepper, sliced
- ½ red onion, thinly sliced
- 7 oz creamy feta cheese, cubed
- ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 large avocado, diced
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, red apple vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, and salt in a jar or bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cucumber slices, tomato wedges, green pepper, red onion, cubed feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and diced avocado.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until everything is well-coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg