Greek Salad with Avocado
Elevate a Mediterranean classic with this vibrant Greek Salad with Avocado! Bursting with fresh flavors, this recipe combines crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy red onion, and crunchy green bell pepper with the briny richness of Kalamata olives and creamy chunks of ripe avocado. Crumbled feta cheese adds a salty, savory touch, while a zesty dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a healthy side dish, or a light dinner. Packed with wholesome ingredients, it's a refreshing twist on a traditional Greek salad that’s sure to delight your taste buds and become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Cucumber
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 1 small Red onion
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 100 grams Kalamata olives
- 150 grams Feta cheese
- 1 large Ripe avocado
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash all the vegetables thoroughly and pat dry.
Cut the cucumber into bite-sized half-moons. If desired, peel the cucumber before slicing.
Halve the cherry tomatoes or quarter them if they are large.
Thinly slice the red onion into rings or half-rings.
Remove the seeds and core of the green bell pepper, then slice it into thin strips.
Place the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, and Kalamata olives into a large salad bowl.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and peel. Slice the avocado into chunks and add it to the bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring the avocado chunks remain intact.
Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Greek Salad with Avocado!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1540 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.8 g | 169% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.9 g | 169% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 4203 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.3 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.0 g | ||
| Protein | 33.0 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1017 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 8.7 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2754 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
