Mediterranean Diet Fresh Avocado Salad
Bright, flavorful, and packed with heart-healthy ingredients, this Mediterranean Diet Fresh Avocado Salad is a vibrant celebration of fresh produce and bold flavors. Perfectly ripe avocado cubes are paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy feta cheese, and briny Kalamata olives for a delightful medley of textures and tastes. A zesty homemade dressing made from fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and fragrant parsley ties this salad together in true Mediterranean fashion. Ready in just 15 minutes and rich in nutrients, this dish is ideal as a refreshing side or a light, wholesome meal. Whether you're embracing the Mediterranean diet or simply craving a quick, healthy salad, this recipe is a must-try.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Avocado
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 1 large Lemon
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Peel and pit the avocados, then cut them into bite-sized cubes. Place the cubes in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the avocados.
Peel the cucumber, cut it in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds with a spoon, and slice it into thin half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mix in the bowl.
Slice the Kalamata olives in half and add them to the salad ingredients.
Crumble the feta cheese and chop the fresh parsley, adding both to the salad.
In a small bowl, zest and juice the lemon, removing any seeds. Combine with extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to form the dressing.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1610 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.9 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.4 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3514 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.8 g | 146% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.5 g | ||
| Protein | 23.3 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 637 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2957 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.
