Mediterranean Diet Guacamole Tacos
Elevate your taco night with these vibrant and healthy Mediterranean Diet Guacamole Tacos! This recipe marries the creamy goodness of classic guacamole with the bold, fresh flavors of the Mediterranean. Ripe avocados are mashed with zesty lemon juice, garlic, and a hint of seasoning, then paired with a colorful medley of cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and tangy kalamata olives. The tacos are layered on warm corn tortillas and topped with crumbled feta cheese, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of olive oil for a bright, satisfying bite. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is perfect for a quick lunch or light, wholesome dinner that celebrates heart-healthy ingredients. Whether you're following the Mediterranean diet or simply craving something fresh and unique, these guacamole tacos are a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 Corn tortillas
- 2 Avocados, ripe
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1 Cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 0.5 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 Lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Lettuce, shredded
Instructions
Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Lightly warm each corn tortilla in the skillet for about 30 seconds on each side, then set aside and keep warm under a clean dish towel.
Cut open the avocados, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
Add lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the avocado. Mash together with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky.
In another bowl, mix the diced cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and kalamata olives.
Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetable mixture and toss to combine.
To assemble the tacos, spread a generous spoonful of guacamole onto each warm tortilla.
Layer with shredded lettuce, then add a couple of spoonfuls of the vegetable mixture.
Top with crumbled feta cheese and fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Mediterranean-inspired guacamole tacos!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2141 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.6 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.2 g | 151% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 4719 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.9 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.1 g | 200% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.3 g | ||
| Protein | 52.6 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 977 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 3166 mg | 67% | |
*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.
