Description
A refreshing and vibrant Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad combining creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty red wine vinaigrette, perfect for summer or as a healthy side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 large avocado peeled, seeded, chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes halved
- 1-2 English cucumbers peeled and chopped
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 4 ounces feta cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
Dressing Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocado: Drizzle lemon juice over the chopped avocado to prevent browning and add a fresh citrus flavor.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, place the lemon-coated avocado, cherry tomatoes, yellow cherry tomatoes, peeled and chopped cucumbers, chopped red onion, and feta cheese crumbles.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, top with fresh chopped parsley, and gently toss everything together until evenly mixed.
Notes
- Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days to maintain freshness.
- If possible, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving to prevent the vegetables from becoming soggy.
- Try substituting or adding fresh herbs like basil, dill, or cilantro for varied flavor profiles.
- Add other ingredients to make it a main meal, such as grilled chicken, kalamata olives for a Greek twist, or corn and black beans for a Mexican-inspired salad.
- Experiment by replacing feta with small mozzarella balls and adding marinated artichoke hearts, diced salami, and white beans for an Italian variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
