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California Avocado Cucumber Salad with Feta

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Total Time: 15 min

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Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information
per serving

Calories 400
Total Fat 33g
Saturated Fat 8g
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 18g
Cholesterol 31mg
Sodium 590mg
Total Carbs 24g
Dietary Fiber 11g
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 11g
Potassium 1090mg

Vitamin A 80 mcg; Vitamin C 17 mg; Calcium 260 mg; Iron 1.3 mg; Vitamin D 0.2 mcg; Folate 120 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.3 g.

 

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 20%; Iron 8 %; Vitamin D 2%.

 

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor, this California Avocado Cucumber Salad with Feta is the perfect side dish or light lunch. Crisp cucumbers, creamy California Avocados and feta cheese come together with fresh parsley for a vibrant mix of textures and flavors. A zesty dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and a hint of red chili flakes adds just the right amount of kick. Finished with fresh lemon, this easy-to-make salad is ideal for warm-weather meals, potlucks or healthy weekday lunches.

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Serves: 4

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8 mini Persian cucumber, sliced 2 ripe, Fresh California Avocados, seeded, peeled and cubed 1 cup cubed or crumbled feta cheese 1/4 Tbsp. roughly chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes 1/4 tsp. sea salt 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, or to taste 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, or to taste

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl or jar, layer the cucumber, California Avocado, feta cheese, parsley and mint.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, chili flakes, salt, and pepper until combined.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad, then shake or toss gently to mix.
  4. Drizzle lemon juice over each serving and enjoy!

Variations: Add cooked & cooled brown rice and halved cherry tomatoes

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*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

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