Feta Salata

Feta Salata is a refreshing and vibrant Greek salad that replaces traditional feta cheese with creamy avocado, creating a delightful dairy-free option. Packed with fresh vegetables and a zesty dressing, it makes for an ideal side dish or light meal.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1/2, diced
• Avocado - 1 medium, diced
• Kalamata olives - 50 grams, pitted and halved
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, tomato, red onion, bell pepper, and diced avocado.
2. Add the Kalamata olives and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 22 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from avocado and olive oil, promoting heart health.
• High in fiber from vegetables, aiding digestion and satiety.

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