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    Whip & Wander » Recipes » salads & dressings

    Published: Aug 11, 2021 · Modified: Aug 27, 2021 by Jenni · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Crunchy Greek Salad with Avocado and Feta

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    Crunchy Greek Salad with Avocado and Feta in a white bowl resting on a yellow cloth on a wooden table with salad servers next to the bowl

    A garden bounty

    As much as I love a good leafy green salad, it's nice to ditch the greens once in a while in favor of a veggie-forward salad like this Crunchy Greek Salad with Avocado and Feta. I almost called this a "Garden Bounty Salad" because it truly is a salad that utilizes the bounty of a summer vegetable garden. When coupled with Kalamata olives, avocado, feta, and a light and zingy vinaigrette, this veggie-packed salad really shines. Prep this quick and easy summer side dish in less than 10-minutes and pair with your favorite main course!

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    The right vinegar is key to a perfect vinaigrette

    The veggies, Kalamata olives, and feta are all perfectly capable of doing the heavy lifting in this recipe, so it's important that the vinaigrette stays simple. I prefer to use Champagne vinegar in this dish because it is particularly light and mellow, offering the perfect tang to this Crunchy Greek Salad without overpowering any of the fresh produce. If you do not have Champagne vinegar on hand, you may swap for an alternative but it will have varying effects on this dish:

    • White wine vinegar: This would be my second choice for this salad if you aren't able to procure Champagne vinegar. White wine vinegar is very similar to Champagne vinegar, but with a slightly bolder flavor. This is still a great option for vinaigrettes but pales slightly in comparison to the mellow flavor of the Champagne vinegar for this particular salad.
    • Red wine vinegar: This is another great option for vinaigrettes in general. Slightly more pronounced in flavor than white wine vinegar, but still mellow enough to enhance the flavor of a vinaigrette without dominating the flavor profile. This is certainly not my first choice for this particular salad, but a perfectly copasetic option if it's all you have on hand.
    • Apple cider vinegar: I use this vinegar for so many dishes, that it's a primary staple in my pantry. It's considerably more tart than its Champagne and wine counterparts, but still, a reasonable option if you really wanted to use it. Remember, we're trying to elevate the vegetables, not overpower them, so you may want to decrease the amount of apple cider vinegar you use in proportion to the preferred champagne vinegar in this recipe. Either way, you will most certainly end up with a zippier and tangier salad using this option though, so keep that in mind.
    • Traditional distilled white vinegar: I've listed this only because I feel confident I'm going to get questions about it. Though traditional distilled white vinegar is perfectly acceptable in some vinaigrettes, it's quite bold and pungent so I highly recommend you skip this one for this particular dish and save it for when you're ready to pickle some of the gorgeous vegetables from your garden instead.

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    What should I serve this Crunchy Greek Salad with?

    This Crunchy Greek Salad is stellar with just about anything you're grilling! It's a great way to dress up grilled chicken breasts, steak, fish, or as a side for burgers. If you're vegetarian, I think this would be beautiful served with grilled halloumi or tofu steaks. I particularly love serving this salad as a side dish with these recipes:

    • Greek Lamb Meatballs with Tzatziki Sauce
    • Crab Club Sandwich
    • Mediterranean Turkey Burgers
    • Grilled Skirt Steak with Avocado Chimichurri Sauce
    • Grilled Chicken Wings with Carolina Gold Mustard BBQ Sauce
    • Grilled Chicken Wings with Chipotle Peach BBQ Sauce
    • Crispy Oven-Fried Fish

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    WHAT TOOLS DO I NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE?

    • A cutting board
    • A chef's knife
    • A large bowl
    • A kitchen scale -- OR -- measuring cups (for less accurate measurements)
    • Measuring spoons
    • Two wooden serving spoons or salad serving utensils

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    How long will this Greek Salad keep?

    Because this Crunchy Greek Salad contains high-water content produce like cucumbers and easily bruised avocados, the salad will eventually begin to break down as the water from the produce disgorges, so I prefer to eat this dish within the first 2 days or so for the best (crunchiest) texture. Leftovers should be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.

    a large white serving bowl with Crunchy Greek Salad and two wooden salad servers in the bowl scooping up salad

    A note for special diets

    This Crunchy Greek Salad can easily be made friendly for grain-free, gluten-free, and low-carb diets. Though technically the ingredients are friendly for Low-FODMAP diets, you'll want to watch the amount of higher-FODMAP ingredients (like avocado) you consume per serving if you follow this diet. If you omit the feta, this dish can be made friendly for Paleo and Whole30 diets.

    A note about Garlic Oil

    I generally use garlic-infused olive oil rather than whole garlic in my recipes because I personally don't tolerate whole garlic very well. Garlic is high in fructans, a type of Fodmap (short-chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine). As an alternative, a good garlic-infused olive oil can be a great substitution for those with similar intolerances or who follow a Low-FODMAP diet. I personally love using garlic-infused olive oil in my cooking to get that delicious garlic flavor without the tummy-ache. If you do have a similar intolerance or are just interested in trying garlic-infused olive oil out, I usually buy this one.

    I understand that this particular food intolerance is not a problem for many others though, so I always try to make sure that a reasonable swap is listed in my recipes. This salad is perfectly delicious with fresh minced garlic and a good extra virgin olive oil, so there's no need to run out and buy special ingredients for this salad.

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    LOOKING FOR MORE SUMMER SIDE DISH INSPIRATION?

    Love this Crunchy Greek Salad with Avocado and Feta? Here are some additional summer side dish recipes I love:

    • Strawberry Peach Summer Salad with Basil Walnut Pesto
    • Chili Lime Watermelon with Labneh and Honey
    • Creamy Dijon Dill Potato Salad
    • Creamy Cucumber Radish Salad
    • Spicy Cabbage Slaw
    • Horseradish Dill Slaw
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    Crunchy Greek Salad with Avocado and Feta in a white bowl resting on a yellow cloth on a wooden table with salad servers next to the bowl

    Crunchy Greek Salad with Avocado and Feta

    ★★★★★ 5 from 49 reviews
    • Author: Whip & Wander
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    • Yield: 8 portions 1x
    • Category: Salads & Dressings, Sides
    • Cuisine: Greek
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    Description

    This Crunchy Greek Salad truly utilizes the bounty of a summer vegetable garden. When coupled with Kalamata olives, avocado, feta, and a light vinaigrette, this quick veggie-packed salad really shines.


    Ingredients

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    • 2 large (337 g) bell peppers, chopped (I prefer red, orange, and/or yellow)
    • 2 cups (356 g) cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
    • 1 large (308 g) English cucumber, sliced into half-moons
    • 1 large (153 g) avocado, diced
    • 8 oz Greek block-style feta cheese, diced
    • 1 cup (150 g) Kalamata olives, pitted
    • 4 tbsp fresh Italian parsley, chopped --  OR -- 4 teaspoon dried parsley
    • 2 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped -- OR -- 2 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 3 tbsp garlic-infused olive oil -- OR -- 3 tablespoon olive oil + 2 cloves minced garlic
    • 3 tbsp Champagne vinegar
    • 1 ½ tsp Kosher salt
    • cracked black pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    1. Gently toss ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
    2. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

    Notes

    Nutritional information on Whip & Wander is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.

    8/11/21 This recipe was updated and may no longer fit specified dietary preferences from previous versions of this post.


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ⅛th of recipe
    • Calories: 235
    • Sugar: 4 g
    • Sodium: 904 mg
    • Fat: 19 g
    • Saturated Fat: 5 g
    • Carbohydrates: 13 g
    • Fiber: 6 g
    • Protein: 7 g
    • Cholesterol: 24 mg

    Keywords: Greek Salad, kalamata olives, feta cheese, english cucumber, champagne vinegar

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    Comments

    1. Gabby says

      April 28, 2022 at 2:03 pm

      A family and guest favorite! This is delicious and I never have leftovers! My go to for a crowd, can be doubled easy. I add a bit off red onion and put olives on the side.

      ★★★★★

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    2. Sunrita says

      June 09, 2019 at 1:23 pm

      A wonderful and easy salad for hot summer days and sides for BBQ. Just what I needed.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Chris Collins says

      June 09, 2019 at 12:11 pm

      i'm always on the hunt for salad recipes around this time of year, definitely trying this!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Shinta Simon says

      June 09, 2019 at 12:05 pm

      Beautiful, love the freshness and crunch in the salad and your tips on the vinegar for the dressing, this is going into my summer menu plan for sure!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

      June 09, 2019 at 11:41 am

      This is my perfect salad. As soon as I saw feta and avocado, that was it! Perfect dressing too!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. michele h peterson says

      June 09, 2019 at 10:32 am

      What a delicious looking salad! Thanks for the tip on the garlic oil ...on my must-try list now!

      ★★★★★

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    7. Mimi says

      June 06, 2019 at 4:27 am

      Delicious, healthy and looking absolutely amazing! I've been looking for a great salad recipe to replace my current go-to option, and this looks like it could be it.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. April says

      June 06, 2019 at 4:26 am

      Fantastic salad that is all about what a salad should be in my opinion. I am really excited to try it very soon!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Dana says

      June 04, 2019 at 5:27 am

      This kind of salad is RIGHT up my alley. I totally agree—sometimes it's nice to dish the greens and make a salad that's chockfull of all the crunchy goodies. (The healthy adult equivalent to having a bowl of Lucky Charms with marshmallows only? haha). I also love that this encourages using your summer bounty. Sadly I won't get to dig up my yard and start my garden until next summer, but I am SO ready. Until then, the Farmer's Market it is.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. Renu says

      June 04, 2019 at 2:18 am

      A colourful and an inviting bowl of salad. I love avocado and feta both and this would be a lovely addition for my summer salads.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Sam | Ahead of Thyme says

      June 03, 2019 at 10:23 am

      How did you know greek salad is my favourite? Haha! This looks so refreshing, can’t wait to give it a try!

      Reply
    12. Tracy says

      June 03, 2019 at 9:29 am

      This is my kind of salad. And what a great tip about using the champagne vinegar! It made such a huge difference, so light and mellow! Thanks for another great recipe!

      ★★★★★

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