Mediterranean Diet Avocado Cucumber Salad

Bright, refreshing, and packed with wholesome goodness, this Mediterranean Diet Avocado Cucumber Salad is the perfect blend of creamy textures and vibrant flavors. Made with crisp English cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, ripe avocados, tangy crumbled feta, and briny Kalamata olives, this salad captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine. Tossed in a zesty dressing of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic dried oregano, it’s a healthy, no-cook recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes. Topped with fresh parsley for a burst of color, this salad is not only visually stunning but also loaded with heart-healthy ingredients. Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or a hearty addition to any summer gathering, this avocado cucumber salad is a delicious way to embrace the simplicity and flavor of the Mediterranean diet.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large avocados
• 1 large English cucumber
• 250 grams cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 100 grams Kalamata olives, pitted
• 100 grams feta cheese, crumbled
• 30 grams fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by washing the cucumber and cherry tomatoes. Peel the cucumber if you prefer and then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons depending on your preference.

Step 2

Halve the cherry tomatoes and set them aside.

Step 3

Peel and finely slice the red onion, then set it aside.

Step 4

Cut the avocados in half, remove the pit, and peel. Carefully dice the avocado into bite-sized chunks.

Step 5

Combine the sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, diced avocado, and Kalamata olives in a large serving bowl.

Step 6

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad mixture.

Step 7

In a small bowl or a shaker, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to ensure an even distribution of ingredients and dressing.

Step 9

Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley on top as a garnish.

Step 10

Serve immediately or let the salad sit in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1419.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1699.3

Total Fat 149.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 83.3mg	0%
Sodium 3910.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.5g	0%
Total Sugars 19.7g
Protein 31.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 770.9mg	0%
Iron 9.2mg	0%
Potassium 4022.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.2%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 18.8%