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Quick & Creamy Avocado Salad Recipe

A refreshing and creamy avocado salad served over crisp greens, featuring tangy Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, and vibrant vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 2 ripe avocados pitted and scooped
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup cucumber diced
  • 4 cups mixed salad greens
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Scoop the flesh of the avocados into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Mash the avocado gently with a fork or potato masher, leaving some chunks for texture.
  3. Stir in the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and minced garlic until well combined.
  4. Mix in the red onion, cilantro, salt, pepper, and cumin.
  5. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while stirring until the mixture is glossy.
  6. Fold in the cherry tomatoes and cucumber.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  8. Spread the mixed salad greens onto a serving platter.
  9. Spoon the avocado salad over the greens.
  10. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and extra cilantro if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

Store in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed onto the surface to prevent browning. Best consumed within 2 days.