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Avocado Mediterranean Salad

July 19 2022 by Jessica 75 Comments

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A simple and tasty salad that can be served with any meal! Avocado Mediterranean Salad is made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, avocados, and a zesty lemon dressing. Yum!

A simple and tasty salad that can be served with any meal! Avocado Mediterranean Salad is made with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, avocados, and a zesty lemon dressing. Yum! | Healthy Clean Eating Salad Recipes | Healthy Salad Bowl Dinners | Healthy Bowl Clean Eating Dinners | Healthy and Easy Salad for Lunch | Potluck Salad Bowls | Healthy Homemade Salad Dressing | #salad #dinner #lunch #summerrecipe #recipe | thishappymommy.com

I first shared this recipe four years ago and it’s just as delicious today as it was back then. It is definitely a summertime staple.

With summertime in full swing, there is nothing like a fresh salad. It’s light, refreshing, and it just tastes good. Plus, in the summer months, many of the ingredients are also in season.

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I’ve always loved the idea of using homegrown fruits and veggies. They’re juicier, sweeter, and they just taste better. When you use them in a dish, you almost want to say, “I made this! I seriously made it!”

I’d love to say that we make Avocado Mediterranean Salad with our own fruits and vegetables, but I’m still working on that green thumb. Between busy days with kids and time with family and friends, growing my own food falls to the bottom of the list.

Maybe we’ll make an edible garden next year. Until then, this salad still tastes great with ingredients from the grocery store. And if you happen to have all of the ingredients in your garden, well that’s even better.

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A Fresh and Tasty Salad

If you love tomatoes and cucumbers, you’ll love this salad. It has everything you love about a classic tomato and cucumber salad, plus one special ingredient, avocados.

Avocados are truly amazing. Whether they’re diced in a salad, puréed in a pasta sauce, or baked in a cake, avocados always add a creamy, velvety texture. Plus, they’re super healthy. Rich in fiber, vitamins, and nutrients, avocados are one super fruit.

In Avocado Mediterranean Salad, avocados add a rich, creamy texture. They perfectly complement the juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, and zesty lemon dressing. Yum!

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A Healthy and Easy Homemade Salad Dressing

Sometimes the dressing makes the salad, like with French Salad, Creamy Greek Salad, and Creamy Balsamic Salad. With Avocado Mediterranean Salad, the dressing is the icing on the cake.

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The lemon dressing is light and zesty. It adds a fresh flavour that highlights the other ingredients, without overpowering them. Best of all, it’s fat-free.

That’s right, this dressing is made without any oil or cream. It’s simply a combination of lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic powder. At first, it tastes like a light lemon sauce. When it’s mixed with the salad, it becomes even more.

When the natural juices from the fruit and veggies combine with the dressing, they create a sweet and zesty dressing. Bite after bite, the salad has a refreshing, light, and summery flavour.

No one will miss the oil in this dressing. Avocados add all the richness you’ll need.

How to Make Avocado Mediterranean Salad

Step 1: Make the Lemon Dressing

The salad dressing is full of flavor and so easy to make. Even if you don’t usually make your own salad dressing, this is one worth making.

Simply, add lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic and pepper to a small bowl and mix to make the Lemon Dressing. That’s it! Easy, right?

Step 2: Make the Salad

Now all that’s left is putting together your salad. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion and parsley. Mix well. Toss with lemon dressing.

Last but not least, add in avocados and gently toss. You’ll want to be gentle while tossing the avocados. Fresh avocados can be on the softer side and if you toss too vigorously, you can end up with more of a chunky guacamole than avocado pieces.

Now all that’s left is eating your delicious Avocado Mediterranean Salad, which is the perfect summertime treat.

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Give your classic Mediterranean Salad a boost of flavour with diced avocados and a light lemon dressing. Adding a creamy, dreamy texture, avocados make this salad into a refreshing treat, any day of the year.

  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mix
  • Cuisine: Appetizer

Ingredients

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MEDITERRANEAN SALAD INGREDIENTS:

  • 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 English cucumber, chopped
  • 1/4 red onion, chopped
  • 2 avocados, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

LEMON DRESSING INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, garlic and pepper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, onion and parsley. Mix well. Toss with lemon dressing. Add in avocados and gently toss.
  3. Plate and enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 123
  • Sugar: 3.44
  • Sodium: 161
  • Fat: 8.56
  • Saturated Fat: 1.41
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5.48
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 11.2
  • Fiber: 4.24
  • Protein: 2.42
  • Cholesterol: 0.11

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  1. Sarah - Mud, Cakes and Wine

    August 8 2018 at 9:15 am

    That salad looks and sounds amazing thanks for sharing #bloggerclubuk

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 10 2018 at 9:00 pm

      Thanks Sarah! Hope you enjoy Avocado Mediterranean Salad.

      Reply
  2. Kerryanne

    July 26 2018 at 11:57 pm

    This looks like my kind of salad for any time of the year Jessica. Thank you for sharing at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring your recipe at tonight’s party and pinning too!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:35 pm

      Thanks Kerryanne! It’s so wonderful that you chose to feature Avocado Mediterranean Salad.

      Reply
  3. Roseann Hampton

    July 25 2018 at 7:20 pm

    Love how delicious and healthy this is! It will be my feature this Saturday at the Snickerdoodle Create Bake & Make Party! Stop by to check it out! Roseann from This Autoimmune Life

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    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:34 pm

      Thanks Rosann! I am so happy that you chose to feature Avocado Mediterranean Salad.

      Reply
  4. Mary-The Boondocks Blog

    July 25 2018 at 4:10 pm

    That really looks like such a refreshing and so healthy salad. Pinning to try.

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    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:34 pm

      Thanks Mary! Hope you like Avocado Mediterranean Salad.

      Reply
  5. Kristina Russell

    July 25 2018 at 12:02 pm

    Yum! I will be trying this soon.

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    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:33 pm

      Thanks! Hope you like it!

      Reply
  6. Simple Indian Mom

    July 23 2018 at 4:06 am

    This looks so delicious! I love trying new recipe for salads. Would love to try this one 🙂

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    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:33 pm

      Thanks! Hope you enjoy Avocado Mediterranean Salad.

      Reply
  7. marilyn1998

    July 22 2018 at 7:32 pm

    Congratulations! Your post was my feature pick at #OverTheMoon this week. Each Hostess displays their own features so be sure to visit me on Sunday evening and to see your feature! I invite you to leave more links to be shared and commented upon. Please don’t forget to add your link numbers or post title so we can be sure to visit!

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    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:33 pm

      Thanks!! It’s wonderful to hear that you chose Avocado Mediterranean Salad!

      Reply
  8. Angie | Fiesta Friday

    July 22 2018 at 10:45 am

    No oil in the dressing? You must be joking 😀 Seriously, I’m excited to try it. So healthy and delicious! Thanks for linking up! #fiestafriday

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:32 pm

      Thanks Angie!! Hope you enjoy Avocado Mediterranean Salad!

      Reply
  9. Jenny

    July 22 2018 at 8:18 am

    What a delicious looking salad. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:31 pm

      Thanks Jenny!! Avocado Mediterranean Salad tastes even better than it looks. Hope you enjoy it!!

      Reply
  10. diynige

    July 22 2018 at 2:25 am

    Looks yummy Thank you for linking to #Thatfridaylinky please come back next week

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:31 pm

      Thanks!!

      Reply
  11. Hello Sweet Life | Linda Barnby

    July 21 2018 at 6:22 pm

    Wow! All these dishes look so delicious and healthy!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:30 pm

      Thanks!! Healthy and delicious meals are the best!!

      Reply
  12. Amy

    July 21 2018 at 3:52 pm

    This salad looks fabulous. I just love salads – I think that it is one of the many reasons that I love summer so much. I also love that this salad is different from all of the other salads. Thank you for sharing at Sugar and Spice.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:30 pm

      Thanks Amy!! Salads are the best in the summer months. Hope you enjoy Avocado Mediterranean Salad.

      Reply
  13. Mum25boys

    July 20 2018 at 8:47 am

    Im a lover of salads. This on looks delish! i have pinned it #ThatFridayLinky

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:29 pm

      Thanks!! Avocado Mediterranean Salad tastes even better than it looks! Hope you enjoy it.

      Reply
  14. Veronica Lee

    July 20 2018 at 2:08 am

    I love salads and this looks delish! So refreshing on a hot summer’s day.

    #ThatFridayLinky

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    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:29 pm

      Thanks Veronica! I agree, there is nothing like a refreshing salad on a hot day.

      Reply
  15. Emily

    July 20 2018 at 1:18 am

    This looks so good!! Thanks for sharing and for joining in with #ThatFridayLinky

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    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:28 pm

      Thanks Emily! Avocado Mediterranean Salad tastes even better than it looks! Hope you enjoy it.

      Reply
  16. LINDA

    July 19 2018 at 10:01 pm

    Yum. Hi, love your post. I have a new blog party and would like to invite you to come share this on the CLASSY FLAMINGOS BLOG PARTY held each Tuesday evening thru Friday. You’ll get large picture exposure and shout outs on all of my social media sites. You may get PINKED and you’ll get even more exposure! I hope you’ll come by. poinsettiadr.com

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    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:23 pm

      Thanks Linda! I’ll be sure to check it out!

      Reply
  17. Jann Olson

    July 19 2018 at 9:09 pm

    I love avocados and this looks super yummy! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:22 pm

      Thanks Jann! Avocado Mediterranean Salad tastes even better than it looks!

      Reply
  18. Lizzie @ This Happy Life

    July 19 2018 at 4:47 pm

    This is right up my alley!! YUM!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:21 pm

      Thanks Lizzie!!

      Reply
  19. Sierra

    July 19 2018 at 12:18 pm

    This salad looks so delicious and so fresh! Sierra

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:21 pm

      Thanks Sierra! Avocado Mediterranean Salad tastes even better than it looks!

      Reply
  20. sparklesandlattes

    July 19 2018 at 11:20 am

    Give me all the salads. These look amazing!!!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:20 pm

      Thanks! I agree, there’s nothing like a great salad.

      Reply
  21. jenniferwise4heritagemakers

    July 19 2018 at 10:26 am

    All my favorite things in one place! And I love Mediterranean food, too. Looks delicious.
    #shareyourcuplinky

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    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:20 pm

      Thanks Jennifer!! I agree, Mediterranean food is amazing! Hope you enjoy Avocado Mediterranean Salad.

      Reply
  22. tractorsandglam

    July 19 2018 at 10:12 am

    That salad looks so good. I agree, homegrown just tastes so much better and also, I love knowing I made it all. One of our favorite sides is melon and blueberries.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:19 pm

      Thanks! Melon and blueberries are a great combination too!!

      Reply
  23. emily @ a little bit of emily

    July 19 2018 at 9:51 am

    This sounds so good! I love all these things and together, they have to be delicious!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:19 pm

      Thanks Emily! It tastes even better than it looks. Hope you enjoy Avocado Mediterranean Salad!

      Reply
  24. XmasDolly

    July 18 2018 at 10:49 pm

    Oh my goodness, this looks deeeeeeeeeeeelicious! I loves avocado and the cook doesn’t get hot and either does the assistant! WOO HOO! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:18 pm

      Thanks! There’s nothing like a refreshing salad in the summertime. Hope you enjoy Avocado Mediterranean Salad.

      Reply
  25. Sarah - Mud, Cakes and Wine

    July 18 2018 at 8:38 am

    sounds so lovely and fresh for this hot weather we are having #bloggerclubuk

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:17 pm

      Thanks Sarah! Hope you enjoy Avocado Mediterranean Salad.

      Reply
  26. sageandivydesigns

    July 16 2018 at 3:11 pm

    Avocado is one of my favorite foods. I am making this recipe tonight. I am so happy I found this on our link party today!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:16 pm

      Thanks so great!! Hope you enjoy Avocado Mediterranean Salad!

      Reply
  27. Carol

    July 16 2018 at 5:42 am

    It’s similar to a salad I make – looks wonderful! #MMBC

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:15 pm

      Thanks Carol! It’s great to hear that you like Avocado Mediterranean Salad too!

      Reply
  28. Lisa | Handmade in Israel

    July 16 2018 at 3:15 am

    This is our staple salad over here, except I don’t even make the dressing. I just add lemon juice and some pepper. Will try your dressing. #MMBC

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:15 pm

      Thanks Lisa! It’s so great to hear that you love this salad too! Hope you enjoy the dressing.

      Reply
  29. Donna Reidland

    July 15 2018 at 7:43 pm

    I love anything with avocado and this recipe really looks delicious! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 7 2018 at 3:14 pm

      Thanks Donna! I agree, anything with avocado is amazing!

      Reply
  30. Kristy Rhine

    July 15 2018 at 2:50 pm

    This is a perfect summer salad!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 15 2018 at 3:54 pm

      Thanks Kristy!!

      Reply
  31. Neetha

    July 15 2018 at 2:02 am

    Looks Delicious!!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 15 2018 at 7:13 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  32. The Girl In The Purple Sweater

    July 15 2018 at 1:55 am

    Love this Avocado Mediterranean Salad! I sometimes add horseradish powder to my dressing. It tastes lovely.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 15 2018 at 7:13 am

      Thanks!! That sounds like a great idea. I’ll have to try it sometime. ?

      Reply
  33. Cumin&Curryleaf

    June 7 2016 at 1:42 pm

    This looks amazing! Yum!!!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 15 2018 at 4:06 pm

      Thanks! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  34. healthyindiankitchen

    June 3 2016 at 8:42 pm

    Delicious salad

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 15 2018 at 11:54 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  35. cleanleanbean

    June 3 2016 at 8:43 am

    Looks lovely! Its Avocado week on cleanleanbean this week so I have eaten quite a few!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 15 2018 at 11:53 am

      I love avocados! Hope you enjoy it. ?

      Reply
  36. Spence's Girl

    June 3 2016 at 8:25 am

    Looks like a lovely light salad! Just pinned the recipe!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      June 4 2016 at 11:53 am

      Thanks! Hope you enjoy it. ?

      Reply
  37. Alexa Make'up & Beauty

    June 3 2016 at 7:16 am

    Uuuu….yummy…it looks delicious! <3

    Reply
    • Jessica

      June 4 2016 at 11:52 am

      Thanks Alexa!! ?

      Reply

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