Ingredients
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2 peeled in stripes and cut into ½ inch slices Cucumber
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1½ pound stemmed and quartered Tomatoes
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1/2 thinly sliced Red Onion
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1½ cups pitted and halved Kalamata Olives
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1/4 cup chopped Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley
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2 pitted and cut into chunks Avocado
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2 pitted and cut into chunks Feta Cheese
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1/2 cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
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1/2 Cup Red Wine Vinegar
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2 peeled and minced Garlic Cloves
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1 Tablespoon Oregano
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1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
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1 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Directions
Greek salad with Avocado 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, therefore, adding the nutrition to this salad.
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 thus adding a dose of added nourishment. Finally, here are some healthy salads on our website.
Recipe Credit: foodiecrush.com
Steps
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1
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Combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives and parsley in a large serving bowl. Set aside avocado in a small bowl |
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2
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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. |
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Put 1 tablespoon or so of the dressing on the avocado and gently mix to coat. |
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4
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Put the rest of the dressing on the cucumber mixture and toss to coat. |
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5
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Add the avocado to the salad and top with chunks of feta cheese, and serve.
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