Description
This refreshing Greek Avocado Salad with Feta blends creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy Kalamata olives, all tossed with olive oil, red wine vinegar, and aromatic oregano. Topped with crumbled feta cheese and optional fresh parsley, it’s a vibrant, healthy salad perfect for a quick, no-cook meal or a side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or pita bread.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Fruits
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
Other Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients. Dice the avocados and cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and pit and halve the Kalamata olives to get everything ready for mixing.
- Combine the vegetables. In a large bowl, add the diced avocados, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and Kalamata olives.
- Add dressing and seasonings. Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the combined vegetables, then sprinkle with dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Toss gently. Carefully toss the salad ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing and seasonings, being gentle to avoid mashing the avocado.
- Add feta cheese. Top the salad with crumbled feta cheese, then gently mix again to incorporate the cheese into the salad without breaking it up too much.
- Garnish and serve. Add fresh parsley on top if desired, and serve immediately to enjoy the salad at its freshest texture.
Notes
- To prevent the avocado from browning, add the vinegar or a splash of lemon juice immediately after dicing the avocado.
- This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken, fish, or warm pita bread for a balanced meal.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture as the avocado can brown over time.
