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Greek salad with avocado in a bowl with 2 forks on the side.
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Greek Salad With Avocado

Simple, fresh, vibrant, bursting with flavours and textures! That's what this wonderful Greek salad with avocado is all about. Healthy and delicious, its substantial enough to serve as a light summer meal!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Natasha Minocha

Ingredients

  • 3 Tomatoes, cut into chunks
  • 3 medium Cucumbers, sliced thickly
  • 1 small Red onion, thinly sliced Marinate this in 1 tbsp red wine vinegar for at least an hour, if possible
  • 12-15 Olives Add more if you like.
  • 1/3 cup Feta Cheese, cut into cubes Add more if you like.
  • 1 Avocado, cut into cubes

Salad dressing

  • 1 Tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp Red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Extra virgin Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Honey
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Garnish

  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Dried oregano

Instructions

  • Place the tomatoes, onions (without the vinegar in which they were soaked), and cucumbers in a large shallow bowl.
  • Save 1-2 tablespoons of the dressing and pour the rest over the vegetables. Toss well.
  • Gently toss the chopped avocado with the reserved dressing.
  • Add it to the salad, top with olives and feta cheese.
    Garnish with fresh mint leaves and dried oregano. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Salad dressing

  • Whisk all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Taste and adjust for seasoning.

Notes

    • Traditional Greek salad uses raw onions, but marinating them in red wine vinegar for an hour or more adds so much drama to the salad. Plus, it gets rid of the raw pungency onions have.
    • For the Greek salad dressing, honey is optional. I prefer a touch of sweetness to balance out the flavors.
    • You can serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
    • Add the avocado to the other ingredients right at the end so it doesn't get mushy.
    • I like to toss the avocado with a little bit of the dressing before adding it to the salad bowl.
    • This salad will stay well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
    • Double the quantity of the salad dressing and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 1mg