Description
A refreshing and vibrant Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad that’s quick to prepare, combining crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, creamy avocado, and tangy feta with a light olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (or diced regular tomatoes)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 4 oz feta cheese, cubed
- 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
- 1 handful fresh parsley, minced
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or lemon juice)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine vegetables: In a large bowl, combine diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado carefully to keep avocado intact.
- Add cheese and herbs: Add feta cheese cubes, minced red onion, and minced fresh parsley to the bowl with the vegetables.
- Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar (or lemon juice), salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
- Toss salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, taking care not to mash the avocado or feta cheese.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavors and best texture.
Notes
- For best texture, serve the salad immediately after tossing.
- You can substitute lemon juice in place of red wine vinegar for a slightly different tang.
- Use ripe but firm avocado to avoid mushiness in the salad.
- Add toasted nuts like almonds or walnuts for extra crunch, if desired.
- This salad is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian.
