Mediterranean Diet Fresh and Creamy Avocado Salad
Elevate your meals with this irresistible Mediterranean Diet Fresh and Creamy Avocado Salad, a vibrant blend of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. This refreshing salad pairs creamy ripe avocados with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion, while kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese add a savory Mediterranean twist. Tossed in a luscious tahini-lemon dressing with a touch of garlic powder and olive oil, every bite is a satisfying medley of textures and zesty goodness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this simple yet elegant dish makes the perfect healthy lunch, crowd-pleasing side, or light dinner option. Bursting with fresh produce, healthy fats, and Mediterranean-inspired flair, this avocado salad is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy it fresh or let the flavors mingle for even more deliciousness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by slicing the avocados in half, removing the pit, and dicing the flesh into large cubes.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to a large mixing bowl.
Peel the cucumber, slice it lengthwise, remove the seeds, and chop into small pieces before adding to the bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and mix with the other vegetables.
Slice the kalamata olives in half and add to the salad mixture.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad.
Crumble the feta cheese and combine with the other ingredients in the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, tahini, water, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1684 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.9 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.4 g | 147% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3548 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 72.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.4 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 2939 mg | 226% | |
| Iron | 10722.8 mg | 59571% | |
| Potassium | 2971 mg | 63% | |
*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.
