Description
A vibrant, no-cook salad blending creamy avocado, tangy feta, and briny olives for a refreshing and healthy dish. Perfect for summer meals with a balance of texture and bold Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
2 medium avocados, diced
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 large or 2 small cucumbers, diced and salted
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup pitted olives
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 medium tomato, diced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt to taste
Reserved 1 tablespoon dressing for finishing
Chopped fresh parsley or dill for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Remove avocado skins and dice flesh into bite-sized cubes; avoid over-handling to prevent browning
Cut cucumbers into quarters, scoop seeds to reduce moisture, then dice remaining flesh into 1-inch pieces
Slice red onion thinly and submerge in water for 10 minutes to mellow intensity
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, honey, dried oregano, and salt for dressing; reserve 1 tablespoon for finishing
In a large bowl, gently mix diced avocado, cucumbers, red onion, tomato, and olives
Fold in crumbled feta cheese
Pour dressing over components, starting with most for testing
Mix gently until combined
Chill for 30 minutes before serving
Garnish with parsley or dill if desired
Notes
Soak cucumber for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture and prevent sogginess
Use vegan feta or queso fresco as dairy-free alternative
Replace olive oil with flaxseed oil for non-fat dietary needs
Add cherry tomatoes for a sweeter, bite-sized variation
Reserve 1 tablespoon dressing as finishing touch to adjust flavor intensity
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Trending
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
