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Zesty Mediterranean Avocado Salad

Zesty Mediterranean Avocado Salad for a Refreshing Twist

This Zesty Mediterranean Avocado Salad bursts with flavor and is a breeze to whip up, making it the perfect quick meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 ripe avocados substitute with firm, ripe pears for a unique twist
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes can use any small tomato variety
  • 0.5 cucumber be sure to seed for a less watery salad
  • 1 small red onion or green onions for a milder alternative
  • 0.5 cup Kalamata olives substitute with green olives or other black olives
  • 0.5 cup feta cheese omit for a vegan option or use vegan feta
  • 1 handful fresh parsley cilantro or basil can also be used
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil opt for high-quality oil for maximum flavor
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice lime juice serves as a great alternative
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh minced is best
  • to taste salt and black pepper adjust to taste
Optional Topping
  • 1 handful pine nuts or walnuts or sunflower seeds as substitutes

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by dicing two ripe avocados, halving a cup of cherry tomatoes, and dicing half a cucumber. Finely slice a small red onion and place all vegetables into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Add about half a cup of Kalamata olives and crumble a generous amount of feta cheese into the salad. Gently mix these ingredients together.
  3. Finely chop a handful of fresh parsley and toss it into the bowl with your salad mixture. Use a large spoon to gently fold the ingredients together.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together three tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, the juice of one lemon, and two cloves of minced garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Drizzle the freshly made dressing over your salad, mixing gently to ensure even coverage without breaking the avocados.
  6. For added texture, sprinkle a handful of pine nuts over the top of the salad.
  7. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for up to an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To ensure avocados are ripe but firm, check their readiness by gently squeezing. Wonderful to serve immediately or after chilling to meld flavors beautifully.

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