Make this avocado Greek salad at home. Here's the recipe
The avocado Greek salad adds a modern spin to the classic Greek salad by including avocado for its creamy texture and health benefits. Traditional Greek salads, hailing from the Mediterranean, are celebrated for their crisp ingredients and flavorful dressings. This version with avocado offers enhanced nutrition and flavor. Let's prepare this dish that brings Mediterranean freshness to your table. Check out the recipe!
Gather the following ingredients
To prepare this vibrant salad, you will need one ripe avocado, two medium tomatoes, one cucumber, half a red onion, one bell pepper (any color), 100 gm of feta cheese, 50 gm of pitted Kalamata olives, two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, one tablespoon of red wine vinegar, one-half teaspoon of dried oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.
Prepare the vegetables
Begin by washing the vegetables. Dice the tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Peel the cucumber, slicing it into half-moons. Thinly slice the red onion and chop the bell pepper into strips or cubes. Ensure the Kalamata olives are pitted. Place these prepared vegetables into a large mixing bowl, ready for the next steps of your refreshing salad creation.
Incorporate avocado and feta
Cut the avocado in half, twist to remove the pit, and score the flesh into cubes while still in the shell. Use a spoon to scoop these cubes into the bowl with the diced vegetables. Now, crumble the feta cheese over the mix. The creamy avocado and feta's tanginess will bring a delightful depth of flavors to your salad.
Dressing and seasoning
Combine two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil with one tablespoon of red wine vinegar in a small bowl. Stir in half a teaspoon of dried oregano, adding salt and pepper to taste. Whisk these ingredients until the dressing is well mixed. Pour the dressing over the salad, tossing it gently to ensure an even coating on all the vegetables and avocado pieces.
Serve fresh
After combining the ingredients, allow the salad to rest for about five minutes. This brief pause lets the diverse flavors integrate fully. Present the salad promptly to enjoy its peak freshness. Ideal as a nourishing solo dish or paired with light entrees, this avocado Greek salad is a refreshing choice for lunch or dinner, complementing sandwiches or as a side to various main courses.
