Ingredients
- 2 peeled in stripes and cut into ½ inch slices cucumber
- 1½ pound stemmed and quartered Tomatoes
- 1/2 thinly sliced Red Onion
- 1½ cups pitted and halved Kalamata Olives
- 1/4 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley
- 2 pitted and cut into chunks Avocado
- 1 cup broken into large chunks Feta Cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin Olive Oil
- 1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 peeled and minced Garlic Clove
- 1 Tablespoon Oregano
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Directions
Greek salad is a popular classic dish. The recipe here brings a variation with avocado. This is a gluten free, vegetarian and family favorite salad around the world.
Creamy avocado adds a really nice touch to all the tanginess found in traditional Greek salads. A modern-style Greek salad with a zesty dressing, plenty of feta cheese and Kalamata olives, and chunks of avocado to provide a creamy texture contrast and a dose of added nourishment.
Recipe Credit: foodiecrush.com
Steps
1 Done | Combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives and parsley in a large serving bowl. Set aside avocado in a small bowl |
2 Done | Combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano salt and pepper in a small canning jar. Top with the lid and shake well until blended and emulsified. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. |
3 Done | Put 1 tablespoon or so of the dressing on the avocado and gently mix to coat. |
4 Done | Put the rest of the dressing on the cucumber mixture and toss to coat. |
5 Done | Add the avocado to the salad and top with chunks of feta cheese, and serve. |
