WW Greek Avocado Salad

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The WW Greek Avocado Salad is tasty and has 185 calories per serving. This salad takes 15 minutes to make and serves it at holidays, lunches, feasts, events, parties, or functions. It contains cucumber, red onion, salt, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, reduced-fat feta cheese, avocado, Kalamata olives, red wine vinegar, oregano, and black pepper. We may pair this salad with berries, sparkling water, fruit kebabs, lemon water, beef kofta, pasta salad, roasted cauliflower, hummus, tomato basil soup, lentil soup, or brown rice. You may keep this WW Greek Avocado Salad in the refrigerator for two days.

STATS:

  • Calories: 185 kcal
  • Total time: 15 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Serving size: 1 cup
  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Course: Salad
  • Cuisine: Greek
  • Cooking time: Nil

EQUIPMENT:

  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Small bowl
  • Spoon

INGREDIENTS:

  • One tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 cups diced cucumber
  • Quarter cup sliced red onion
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • Two cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • ¼ cup reduced-fat feta cheese
  • One diced avocado
  • ¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives
  • 1 tsp. red wine vinegar
  • Half tsp. oregano
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

INGREDIENT NOTES:

LEMON JUICE:

  • It includes a fresh taste to maintain the richness of the avocado, feta cheese, and olive oil. You may use fresh lime juice as another option.

CUCUMBER:

  • Cucumber includes a refreshing taste that makes your salad hydrating. It gives volume and low calories as well. You may use English cucumber, zucchini, or celery as per your choice.

CHERRY TOMATOES:

  • They give natural sweetness and vibrant color to the salad. Their size makes them easy to eat. You may utilize grape tomatoes, Roma tomatoes, or mini mixed-color tomatoes as per your preference.

REDUCED-FAT FETA CHEESE:

  • It includes a creamy texture and tanginess in your salad. Regular feta cheese is a good substitute for your salad as well.

AVOCADO:

  • Avocado includes creaminess and a buttery texture. It maintains the acidity from the lemon juice and vinegar. You may use diced mango for sweetness if avocados are not available.

KALAMATA OLIVES:

  • Kalamata olives provide a fruity taste that is the main characteristic of Mediterranean recipes. They include depth and complexity to the salad. You may use green olives as another idea.

RED WINE VINEGAR:

  • It includes mild tanginess to improve the fresh vegetables. Red wine vinegar maintains the dressing as well. You may use lemon juice as another choice.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, rinse the vegetables and cut them on the cutting board using knife.
  2. Then include cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, onion, olives, & feta in your bowl.
  3. Now you will mix olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, oregano, and black pepper in another bowl.
  4. We will mix the dressing with the salad.
  5. Lastly, toss the salad gently and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

DESSERTS:

  • Fresh Berries
  • Watermelon Slices
  • Greek Yogurt with Honey
  • Fruit Kebabs
  • Citrus Fruit Salad

DRINKS:

  • Lemon Water
  • Iced Green Tea
  • Sparkling Water
  • Cucumber Mint Water
  • Unsweetened Iced Tea

MAIN:

  • Chicken Shawarma
  • Beef Kofta
  • Shrimp Souvlaki
  • Greek Stuffed Peppers
  • Mediterranean Baked Chicken

VEGETABLES:

  • Roasted Zucchini
  • Roasted Eggplant
  • Roasted Asparagus
  • Garlic Green Beans
  • Roasted Cauliflower

SIDES:

  • Stuffed Grape Leaves
  • Roasted Red Peppers
  • Hummus
  • Tzatziki
  • Baba Ganoush

SOUPS:

  • Lentil Soup
  • Tomato Basil Soup
  • Vegetable Soup
  • Lemon Chicken Soup
  • Minestrone Soup

TIPS:

  • We will include avocado at the end to keep it fresh.
  • Toss gently so your avocado does not mash.
  • To get the best texture, serve immediately after preparing.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Keep the salad in a vessel for two days.

FREEZER:

  • Freezing your salad is not really preferred.

FAQs:

Can I make this salad early?

  • Yes, prepare the vegetables and mix with dressing before use.

Is my salad good for meal prep?

  • Yes, it is good to store for later use.

How can I make this salad vegan?

  • Skip feta cheese or use any other alternative.

Is my salad gluten-free?

  • Yes, all the components are gluten-free.

Is there any alternative to feta in this recipe?

  • Use goat cheese, or you may skip it as well.

How can I include protein?

  • Include chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas as per your choice.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 185 kcal

Total carbs: 10 g

Net carbs: 6 grams

Fiber: 4 g

Protein: 4 grams

Calcium: 0.12 g

Iron: 0.0015 grams

Vitamin A: 0.00018 g

Sodium: 330 milligrams

Potassium: 420 mg

Serving size: 1 cup

WEIGHT WATCHERS INFORMATION: 4-5 Points