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This healthy Greek salad with avocado and an easy-to-makeGreek salad dressingis just the right recipe for simple no-cooking eats all year long.
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Standard-staple recipes in and out of the kitchen are what I crave. You know, the simple stuff. Recipes that let the best saladingredientsshine. This Greek salad with avocado is exactly what the doctor ordered. It’s fresh, crunchy, tangy, and above all, delicious. It has the basicflavorsof a traditional Greek salad (Horiatiki salad) but with that extra somethin’ somethin’ to make your Mediterranean heart happy and healthy.
What Is Greek Salad Made Of
This salad—and any good-for-you diet—is all about balance. Andtomatoes. Andcucumber. Andkalamata olives. It has all the usualingredientsof a traditional Greek salad but with the healthy-for-you-fats from creamy avocado tossed in. Avvvvvooooocado. I know, I think adding it in is brilliant too. I talk a lot aboutthe healthy benefits of the Mediterranean Diet way of eatingand have loads of recipe ideas that follow its formula. But few are as elementary as this one.
Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy Greek salad:
- tomatoes
- cucumber(I like using seedlesscucumbersfor this recipe)
- red onion
- kalamata olives
- Italian flat-leaf parsley
- avocado
- my simple Greek dressing withdried oregano
How to Make Greek Salad
- To add a little visual appeal, peel thecucumberswiththis palm held vegetable peeler, leaving part of the peel so their greenness shined through.
- I use medium-sizetomatoeslike Campari or co*cktailtomatoesso I don’t end up with a lot of watery seeds.Cherry tomatoescut in half work great too.
- Thinly slice yourred onionto keep theflavorin check. Or, usemy favorite handheld mandolineto do the job.
- Kalamata oliveshave a special tang that is less briney than regular black olives. I look for olives that have already been pitted, then cut in half so I get more olive bites in each forkful.
- Flat-leaf parsley adds a bit of brightness to this salad. If you’re a fan of curly parsley, sure, go ahead and use it instead.
- When it comes tofeta cheese, I always buy my feta in a block. Pre-crumbled feta cantastechalky. I prefer to break it apart myself so I can get big, delicious, salty chunks.
- When it comes to adding the avocado, add it a the very end after combining the otheringredients. I look for a firm avocado so it doesn’t get all mushed up when tossed, and I usually coat the avocado with a bit of the dressing before adding it to the rest of theingredients.
Greek Salad Recipe Dressing
- Because I use it so much,my favoriteGreek salad dressingrecipehas its own post you may want to bookmark now. For the sake of keeping things simple to find, I’m sharing it here for this recipe too.
- For thisGreek salad dressing, I encourage you totastetest and add a little more of this or that to suit your desires. I prefer a pretty vinegar-y dressing because I think it really accents the fresh veggies with a little puckery tarttaste.
- When tossing the dressing with the salad, first add about ¾ of the dressing, thentossto coat.Tastethe salad the add more dressing to your liking.
- The salad’s veggies will release their juices as the dressing absorbs, so depending on how long this salad sits out (like at a BBQ) the more juice there will be. But if you plan on eating the salad right away, using all of the dressing at once is fine.
Can You Make Greek Salad Ahead of Time
Because theingredientsare sturdy, Greek salad is great for making ahead of time before serving. It alsotastesgood the longer theflavorsmingle, and is perfect for eating throughout the week since this Greek salad will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days.
What to Serve With Greek Salad
- Easy Chicken Gyros With Tzatziki Sauce
- Grilled Halibut with Tomato Avocado Salsa
- Easy Greek Chicken Kebabs
- Pork Souvlaki With Lemon Rice
- Greek Turkey Burgers With Tzatziki Sauce
- Mediterranean Grilled Balsamic Chicken With Olive Tapenade
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4.47 from 66 votes
Greek Salad with Avocado
A simple Greek salad dressing completes this easy and authentic Greek salad with the addition of creamy avocado for a simple salad side dish that goes with everything.
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Course Salad
Cuisine Greek
Keyword greek salad
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 8
Calories 323kcal
Ingredients
- 2 English cucumbers , peeled in stripes and cut into ½ inch slices
- 1 ½ pounds medium tomatoes , (I use co*cktail tomatoes), stemmed and quartered
- ¼ small red onion , thinly sliced
- 1 ½ cups kalamata olives , pitted and halved
- ¼ cup Italian flat leaf parsley , chopped
- 2 avocados , pitted and cut into chunks
- 1 cup feta cheese , broken into large chunks
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic , peeled and minced
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon each of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
In a large serving bowl, combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives and parsley. Place the avocado in a small bowl and set aside.
In a small canning jar, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, sugar and salt and pepper. Top with the lid and shake well until blended and emulsified. Season with more sugar and salt and pepper to taste.
Pour 1 tablespoon of the dressing on the sliced avocado and gently mix to coat. Pour the rest of the dressing on the cucumber mixture and toss to coat. Add the avocado to the salad and top with chunks of feta cheese, and serve.
Notes
As the salad sits, the juices from the vegetables will release, adding to the amount of dressing. If you prefer, reserve some of the dressing and add only if needed for more moisture.
This Greek salad keeps in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 614mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1050IU | Vitamin C: 19.3mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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Mare
This salad is full of flavor and very satisfying! I loved it, it’s going to be my go to salad from now on. :o)See AlsoThe Best Mayonnaise SubstitutesSpicy Tahini Pasta SauceSwedish Meatballs with Sour Cream Sauce | Dishes DelishThe Ultimate Guide To The Morphy Richards Soup MakerReply
- Heidi
Happy to hear you enjoyed!
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- Jim
Can I adjust the serving numbers on your recipes in order to make a smaller amount? Thank you
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- Hayley
Hi Jim, you can definitely cut this recipe in half if you don’t want it to make as much. We hope you enjoy!
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- Pam Small
This my favorite salad now! I love the dressing with all the vegetables. I’ve substituted garlic stuffed green olives if I don’t have Kalamata, also flavored feta.
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- Heidi
I’m glad you enjoy it!
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- Diana Lawrence
I made this salad to go with the Best Greek Chicken Marinade recipe and it complemented the chicken beautifully. My husband and I both loved the freshness and brightness of the vegetables in the dressing and the addition of avocado is genius! A+!Reply
- victoria
made this for a block party and people loved it. the salad dressing is hands down the best dressing i’ve ever made. people wanted to drink it from the bowl. i should have followed the directions and reserved some of the dressing, because the juices from the veggies released just like the website said… but that was my fault, and still, no regrets. i’m keeping this recipe forever.Reply
- Heidi
So glad you and the rest of the block enjoyed it Victoria. And you’re right, the dressing is a keeper. Thanks!
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Wow, the salad looks very tasty. I will definitely try on this weekend.
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Wow, the salad looks very tasty. Nice photos btw.
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- Mona T
I love this recipe! I actually substituted the avocado for cucumber since I am making it for someone that is allergic to cucumber. The dressing is so flavorful; this recipe will definitely be my go-to for Greek salad! Thanks!!
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- Mariatte
Loved this salad. I found 1 TB of oregano to be over powering in the dressing and had to spoon some out after it was already mixed.
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- heidi
Oh, I LOVE the oregano taste, but if you’re not as big a fan, good idea to use less.
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- Amber
Just made this for lunch and it was amazing! Left out the avocado since those are hard to find (ripe anyways) where I live. Added some quinoa to make it more filling and it turned out great! Thank you :)
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- heidi
Thank you Amber!
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- Debbie
To get the bitterness out of a cucumber, you need to milk it. You cut off about 1-1 1/2 inch off the end, and rub the cut edges together in circular motion. A white goo should seep from the skin. Do this to both ends, until you get no more goo. Rinse off and you’re good to go. Great recipe BTW :)
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SO. GOOD.
I replaced some of the red wine vinegar with balsamic. Be still my heart <3
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- Suzi Cruzen
Whoops, forgot to add: for more of a main dish, or for veggie people, I’ve added garbanzos to this to make it hardier. Great combination!
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- Suzi Cruzen
This is such a lovely salad, and so versatile. You can add, subtract, or tweak and it’s always good. Made just as is, it’s a winner. We like some fresh squeezed lemon right on top at serving. Thanks Heidi!!
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I’m a sucker for Greek salads and this one looks perfect. Plus most of these ingredients are in season so I’m going to just go ahead and call it seasonal and add it to my round up! Thanks for being awesome!
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- Jenny
Oregano…fresh or dried?
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- heidi
I used dried oregano, it has more concentrated flavor.
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- Angie
This looks REALLY yummy!! How do you think leftovers of this dish would do? I’m looking to maybe use it for lunch a few times during the week as well.
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Im all about Greek salads all summer long or really any chopped salad but Greek is my favorite! You really don’t need lettuce for a good salad and sometimes it’s better without it.
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I’ve never added avocado to my greek salad!! I have to try it ;-)
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hahahaha, Dr. SummerHasArrived totally made me laugh, I liked it, didn’t think you’d hit writers block :) My writers block is not as creative, it’s like ‘I made this, it was good, here is the recipe’ lol. This salad looks super yummy :)
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- Linda
I tend to like most all of Jodi Piccoult books.
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- Patti
I always follow the Doctor’s orders. This beautiful, scrumptious, salad looks like the cure I’m searching for.
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I love greek salads!I like the addition of avocados!
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A refreshing salad, my all time favorite. Actaully anything with avocados is my all time favorite. Gorgeous photos Heidi, as always.
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Lovely combination of fresh veggies and fruits. Is it bad I like the sugar being there to balance out the tartness?
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This looks great! Greek Salad and avocados are two of my favorite things — why haven’t I been combining them?!
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I actually just got back from Greece, and of course ordered many Greek salads, and almost NONE of them came with Kalamata olives. Can you believe that?! I was horrified! Of course, that’s one of my favorite parts. Love this simple, classic and RIGHT version. :)
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Perfect summer salad, I could live off of this!
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I love this salad. It for sure says “summer is here!!!!!”
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I love the avocado here. Greek salad is my favorite now I have to have it with avocado.
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Love the avocado and sugar addition – two ingredients I never add to Greek salads. Genius!!
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How on earth have I never thought to add avocado to Greek salad? I mean, I add it to nearly everything else. Anyway, this Greek salad is amazing and I can’t wait to dig into it for lunch today!
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LOVE the flavors of this salad. It’s gorgeous, too!
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- Elisabeth
That’s all great, but I cannot find anywhere on this site the number of servings for this recipe. Looks huge and trying to bring it down to 4 servings, but not without knowing more. I have never seen a recipe that did not suggest the number of servings.
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I’ve started adding avocado to my greek salad, too! I’m sure my Greek grandfather would be disgusted – haha! I consider myself a somewhat of a Greek salad aficionado and I’m definitely on the side of a more vinegary dressing as that’s the kind of dressing I’ve typically had in Greece, and it does such a wonderful job of highlighting the veggies.
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Totally into sticking avocado into my Greek salad! Yum!
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Everything’s better with avocado.
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Looks lovely and refreshing and I love adding avocado to everything!! Makes it creamy and so yummy!
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