Avocado Greek Salad

This Avocado Greek Salad is a refreshing twist on the classic Greek salad, featuring creamy avocado and a vibrant mix of vegetables. It's perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish, packed with flavor and nutrients.

Ingredients

• Ripe avocado - 1 large
• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, thinly sliced
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and halved
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Extra virgin olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Start by preparing all the vegetables: dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the parsley.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, and halved Kalamata olives.
3. Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into the bowl. Gently toss the ingredients together to mix.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss again to coat all the ingredients well.
6. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 22 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from avocado, promoting heart health.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables, supporting overall wellness.

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