Mediterranean Diet Avocado Salsa
Elevate your appetizer game with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Mediterranean Diet Avocado Salsa. Combining creamy ripe avocados with the crisp freshness of cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and the briny bite of kalamata olives, this recipe delivers a medley of flavors that are as satisfying as they are wholesome. Enhanced with crumbled feta cheese, aromatic fresh parsley, and a zesty homemade lemon-garlic dressing, this no-cook dish embodies the heart-healthy principles of the Mediterranean diet. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s perfect as a party dip, a salad topper, or even a flavorful side dish. Packed with healthy fats, protein, and fresh vegetables, this avocado salsa is a delicious way to enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean lifestyle!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Slice the avocados in half, remove the pit, and gently scoop out the flesh into a mixing bowl. Dice the avocados into bite-size pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the avocados.
Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes and add it to the bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the mixture.
Pit and slice the kalamata olives, then add them to the salsa.
Crumble the feta cheese and sprinkle it over the mixture.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and add it to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and minced garlic clove to create a dressing.
Pour the dressing over the avocado mixture and gently mix to combine all ingredients evenly.
Season with sea salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Let the salsa rest for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
941 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.9 g | 105% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 2349 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.2 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.7 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 367 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2319 mg | 49% | |
*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.
