Description
A refreshing and colorful Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad featuring creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and tangy feta cheese, tossed in a bright lemon and red wine vinegar dressing with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad
- 1 large avocado peeled, seeded, chopped
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 english cucumbers peeled and chopped
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 4 ounces feta cheese crumbles
- ¼ cup fresh chopped parsley
Dressing
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Avocado: Drizzle lemon juice over the chopped avocado to prevent browning and add a fresh citrus note.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, place the lemon-coated avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, halved yellow cherry tomatoes, peeled and chopped cucumbers, chopped red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients, then top with fresh chopped parsley. Toss gently to combine all flavors evenly.
Notes
- Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. For best freshness, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Experiment with other fresh herbs such as basil, dill, or cilantro for varied flavor profiles.
- Add sliced kalamata olives and grilled chicken to turn it into a Greek-inspired main dish.
- Mix in corn kernels and black beans for a Mexican twist.
- Replace feta with small mozzarella balls and add marinated artichoke hearts, diced salami, and white beans for an Italian variation.
- You can also serve this salad alongside a refreshing watermelon and feta cheese salad for a complete summer meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
