Thursday, June 16, 2016

Avocado Mediterranean Salad


Servings:       8
Yield:             9 Cups

Preparation Time:   25 minutes
Cooking Time:         0
Start to finish:          25 minutes

Ingredients
        4      Avocados, skinned, pitted, cubed
        2 C  Cherry Tomatoes, quartered
        1      Cucumber, skinned, cubed
        1 C   Red Onion, small, diced
        ¼ C  Cilantro, fresh, chopped
         2 t    Garlic, fresh, minced
         2 T   Lime Juice
         ¼ C  Olive Oil
                  Salt & Pepper
                  Lettuce (optional)
                  Feta Cheese (optional)
Instructions
1.  Combine all ingredients, tossing gently.
2.  Serve on a bed of Lettuce if desired.
3.  Garnish with Feta Cheese as desired.

-----Notes-----
I was having a bar-b-que and needed a cool refreshing salad, this worked well.
---
Variations
Adding Greek Olives or the milder Black Olives.
Shredded mild white cheeses such as Mozzarella as a garnish.
Sweet white onion, instead of red for a milder flavor.
Use an Italian dressing, but add lemon to keep the Avocado green.
---
Service
As mentioned above, with or without a lettuce base.
With cheese or without cheese.
If used as an entree, then a nice chewy varietal bread with butter.
---
History
I was cooking Greek and avocados were on sale, so why not?
___

No comments:

Post a Comment