Summer Avocado Salad

Name: Summer Avocado Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber; 1/3 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper; 6 cherry tomatoes, seeded and quartered; 2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion; 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil; Dash garlic powder; 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped; 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese; Bibb lettuce leaves, optional

Garden-fresh veggies, creamy avocado and a sprinkling of feta cheese make this chunky salad a healthy summer standout! Shared by Deborah Williams of Peoria, Arizona.

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/3 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
6 cherry tomatoes, seeded and quartered
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
Dash garlic powder
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
Bibb lettuce leaves, optional

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. Add avocado; toss gently. Sprinkle with feta cheese. Serve immediately on lettuce-lined plates if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 227 calories, 20g fat (3g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 4g protein.

Originally published as Summer Avocado Salad in Cooking for 2 Summer 2006

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justmbeth

Aug 30, 2015

The lack of dressing and seasoning really let the flavor of the vegetable stand on their on. I really enjoyed.
daisey5

Apr 17, 2011

this salad was very good. The only changes I made was to use a regular tomato and I added Kraft Tangy Italian non fat dressing.