Recipe: Avocado Feta Salad

Avocados are good for more than just making delicious guacamole or avocado toast. They’re packed full of healthy fats that offer many nutritional benefits. Plus, they can even help give your skin a healthy glow! These good fats give you long-lasting energy and help keep you full during the day.

For an easy way to incorporate this nutrient-dense fruit into your diet, try this avocado feta salad. Tip: It can also be used a dip and is great served with baked tortilla chips!

INGREDIENTS

2 large red tomatoes, chopped

1 ripe avocado

3 ounces crumbled feta cheese

1 clove minced garlic

2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Juice from ½ lemon

INSTRUCTIONS

In bowl, gently toss tomatoes, avocado, garlic, parsley and feta. Gently stir in olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar. Cover and chill. Make sure to keep air out so the avocados don’t lose their signature green coloring.

To learn more about nutrition services at Anne Arundel Medical Center, visit AskAAMC.org/Nutrition.

Originally published Aug. 2, 2016. Last updated July 30, 2020.

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