Description
A fresh and vibrant cucumber tomato avocado salad featuring ripe avocados, colorful cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, dressed with a zesty lemon and red wine vinegar dressing and garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 large avocado peeled, seeded, chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 english cucumbers peeled and chopped
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 4 ounces feta cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
Dressing
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Avocado: Drizzle lemon juice over the chopped avocado to prevent browning and add a fresh citrus flavor.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the avocado, halved cherry tomatoes and yellow cherry tomatoes, peeled and chopped cucumbers, chopped red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Make Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine everything evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Top the salad with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days; store the dressing separately to prevent sogginess.
- Try other fresh herbs such as basil, dill, or cilantro for different flavor variations.
- Pair with watermelon and feta cheese for a refreshing summer side dish.
- Add sliced kalamata olives and grilled chicken to make it a Greek-inspired main dish.
- Mix in corn kernels and black beans for a Mexican twist.
- Replace feta with small mozzarella balls and add marinated artichoke hearts, diced salami, and white beans for an Italian-inspired salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
