Description
A refreshing and colorful Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad featuring creamy avocado, sweet cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, all tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette and garnished with fresh parsley. Perfect as a light side dish or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Produce
- 1 large avocado, peeled, seeded, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 english cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
Dairy
- 4 ounces feta cheese crumbles
Condiments & Oils
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Seasonings
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Avocado: Drizzle lemon juice over the chopped avocado to prevent browning and add a fresh citrusy flavor.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, place the avocado, cherry tomatoes, yellow cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and feta cheese crumbles.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Add fresh chopped parsley on top, then gently toss everything together to evenly coat all ingredients.
Notes
- Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days; for best texture, keep dressing separate and add just before serving.
- Experiment with other fresh herbs such as basil, dill, or cilantro to vary flavor.
- Add ingredients like sliced kalamata olives and grilled chicken for a Greek twist, or include corn kernels and black beans for a Mexican flavor.
- Substitute feta for small mozzarella balls with marinated artichoke hearts, diced salami, and white beans for an Italian variation.
- This salad works well as a light side dish or can be bulked up with proteins and grains to serve as a main course.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
