Mediterranean Diet Fresh Avocado Salad
Bright, refreshing, and loaded with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Mediterranean Diet Fresh Avocado Salad is the perfect healthy side dish or light main course. Featuring creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, tangy red onion, briny Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, this salad is a gorgeous symphony of textures and tastes. A zesty lemon-olive oil dressing ties everything together while a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a burst of herbaceous freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is a breeze to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights, meal prep, or a quick potluck contribution. Whether you're following a Mediterranean diet or simply craving a wholesome, vibrant dish, this avocado salad delivers in both nutrition and flavor.
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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
Directions
Step 1
Peel and pit the avocados, then cut them into bite-sized cubes. Place the cubes in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl with the avocados.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mix in the bowl.
Step 5
Slice the Kalamata olives in half and add them to the salad ingredients.
Step 6
Crumble the feta cheese and chop the fresh parsley, adding both to the salad.
Step 7
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.
Step 8
Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together until well combined.
Step 9
Serve immediately or let it chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1135.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1609.5 |
| Total Fat 147.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 7.8g | |
| Cholesterol 66.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3514.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 71.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 40.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.5g | |
| Protein 23.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 12IU | 0% |
| Calcium 637.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 9.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2956.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories