Feta Cucumber Avocado Salad (Avocado Salata)
There’s something about a delicious chopped Greek style salad with lots of creamy feta cheese and a tangy dressing that puts a smile on my face. Perpetually in the mood for this with some sliced up grilled chicken, salmon or canned tuna. The simplest of lunches and dinners that will have you coming back for more.
I personally prefer the cucumber the same as the red onion: sliced thin on the mandolin (but diced up into small pieces also works). The olives need to be halved, and the avocado needs to be diced. The fresh dill is the ideal herb to use here. It pairs amazingly with the feta cheese.
The dressing is super simple and easy to whip up. You most probably have all of these fresh delicious ingredients lying around. The tang from the vinegar and lemon juice coupled with the sweetness of the honey is total perfection. I like to serve this with some toasted pita bread and add some sesame seeds or Everything But the Bagel seasoning at the end for that textured aesthetic. Chef’s Kiss!
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Feta Cucumber Avocado Salad
Ingredients
Dressing:
Salad:
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives halved
- 2 medium avocados diced
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- Optional Garnish: sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk together the dressing ingredients until smooth. Taste and adjust salt, pepper and vinegar and lemon if necessary.
- Toss everything to coat. Serve with some toasted pita bread or combine with some grilled chicken, salmon or canned tuna for a complete meal.
- Optional: I liked to also add on some sesame seeds.
Really liked the dressing for this salad. I would personally add a bit more avocado the next time, but I will be making this again.
Hi Lina, Glad you enjoyed the dressing and would make it again!
I loved this recipe! So tastes and light! I will definitely be making it again. The only different thing I did was use kalamata olives instead of black olives.
Hi Dawn, SO happy your liked the salad! I also used Kalamata olives here though… the only ones I’m allowed to have in the house lol
The recipe lists black olives but I loved the kalamata olives in the video.
They are interchangable.
I love this!! I made it while watching the tiktok clip- not aware of measurements. The only measuring tool I had on hand was a jigger (typically for alcohol)- but one each of olive oil, honey and balsamic vinegar worked great! Will try red wine vinegar next! I also used this to top salmon. I don’t think I’ll ever eat salmon fixed another way😂. Thanks so much for sharing this delicious, easy recipe!❤️
Hello Cara, This is definitely like an avocado salsa of sorts. Perfect for topping fish or grilled chicken! Thank you for rating the dish too!
Such a good combo of flavors! Can’t wait to make it for family/friends.
Hi TAylor! This is salad is one of my favorites! Your family and friends will LOVE!
Absolutely delicious, tasty and light and perfect for summer. I have this at least twice a week, just makes me happy!
Hi Pippa! Makes me happy to read that! Its a definite staple salad in my house too!
Delicious!
This salad is addicting!!! SO good!
Hi Danna! I agree with you – it is! It’s just the perfect combination with the dressing!
This was amazing. My husband and I both loved it. Making it again this week with leftovers of your roasted chicken and olives I have in the freezer.
Oh that sounds like the perfect combination!! Hope you enjoyed!!
This salad is truly outrageous! I have served it several times at dinner parties and my guests always ask for the recipe. I do, however, add a few chickpeas to the mix as well. MUY BUENO!!!
I enjoyed this salad tonight with your one pan lemon chicken and rice. I’ve always been a fan of the regular greek salad and now that I’ve found this one I’m so happy. Love the flavours, the dill makes it shine. The dressing is yummy and I’ll be stealing it for other salads too. So glad to have found you.
Hi Cath, I’m glad you’re here!! This is a great salad to have on hand – quick and easy and no lettuce washing necessary! Thank you for the rating as well!!
Oh my goodness! This salad was delicious and so healthy! FYI, I am all about healthy❤️
HI HELEN! I am so happy you enjoyed this salad! Thanks for trying it and taking the time to rate it! xx
Absolutely delicious!
So, so delicious, thank you.
I’ve been looking for some interesting and healthy recipes (especially salads) and came across this one while watching reels. We had it this evening with roast chicken and baked sweet potatoes. Yes, will definitely make it again.
p.s. Making your creamy celery soup for lunch tomorrow!
Hi Caroline, I hope you enjoyed the celery soup! And I thank you for trying out this salad! Cheers!
This is sooo good and very easy. I’ve made it twice in 3 days. There’s not a bit left. Your instagram page is wonderful to follow. Thanks. Mary Jo
I absolutely love this salad! And so easy to make! I mixed in a handful of romaine lettuce and topped it off with grilled chicken…delicious! I follow you on TikTok and have so many of your recipes saved 🙂
Hi Rachel, Thanks for trying out the salad and I LOVE the add ons you used! Making me hungry right now!!!
I loved making and eating this salad and the dressing is divine!!! I added shredded chicken made with liquid gold, dill, garlic and lemon. Delish!
I make this at least once a week because we all crave it. Easy and delicious! Thank you.
we love this salad
so m7ch. ive made it about 4 times. so delucious.
Great suite of flavors and textures
this salad was so easy and so delicious. this is definitely going to be a go to during spring and summer when I’m craving something light but flavorful. so good
We love, love this salad and since finding it, have it at least once a week! I don’t always have fresh dill on hand, so make it without it sometimes.
HI Deb, I dont blame you – its pretty darn great!
Let me say this first: I HATE AVOCADO AND CUCUMBER!!! I could never just eat it raw. Then I saw this recipe on TikTok and I’ve been making it at least once a month. The olives and feta really help mask the intense flavor of the cucumber and jazz up the plain avocado flavor that I usually dislike. I sub the red wine vinegar for balsamic and like to add a little extra dill. This recipe is chef’s kiss and I will continue to rotate it into my meals from now on!
Delicious salad. This is the first recipe from Hungry Happens that I have made. Excited about trying more. Made this salad for dinner tonight. Highly recommend making this 💗
Welcome Natalie, glad the recipe is to your liking and thanks for leaving such a kind review!
Fantastic as is! Added a little extra lemon juice after tasting the dressing And used fresh herbs from the garden. Added turkey meatballs this time, and can’t wait to eat more!
Hi Melinda, thanks so much for the kind feedback and your suggestions!
My Turkish husband said this salad takes him back to the Aegean Coast. I made it a second time with mesclun & garbanzos, reducing the amount of cucumber and it was still the perfect amount of dressing. Sure to be a new staple in our kitchen, thank you!
Hi Heather! I think the addition of the garbanzo beans is something I need to try! Glad you and the hubby love it!
DELISH!
This was great! So easy too!!
HI Deb, glad you enjoyed the salad!!
I added a roma tomato to mine. it’s the perfect light, summer salad 🔥
delicious
Delicious salad. This is the first recipe from Hungry Happens that I have made. Excited about trying more. Made this salad for dinner tonight. Highly recommend making this 💗