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Avocado Greek Salad with a vibrant homemade Greek salad dressing is a fresh and flavorful twist on the classic Greek salad recipe. This easy, family-favourite side is loaded with creamy avocado, crisp lettuce, green peppers (capsicum), juicy tomatoes, cool cucumbers, tangy feta, briny olives, and red onion.

Bursting with colour and texture, it’s the perfect easy Greek salad to pair with just about any meal.

Avocado Greek Salad with a Greek Salad Dressing in a bowl

What Makes This Greek Salad Work

This Greek salad is fresh, vibrant, and full of texture. Creamy avocado balances crisp cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce, while briny feta and olives add classic Mediterranean tang. A zesty Greek salad dressing brings it all together.

This twist on the traditional Greek salad recipe uses simple Greek salad ingredients and comes together quickly, making it the perfect easy Greek salad for any meal.

What Goes Into Greek Salad

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This Greek salad is made with fresh, wholesome Greek salad ingredients th

at come together in minutes.

  • Olive Oil: The rich base of the dressing, giving it a smooth texture and authentic Mediterranean flavour.
  • Red Wine Vinegar: Adds a bright, zesty kick that balances the creaminess of the avocado and feta.
  • Feta Cheese: Creamy, tangy, and briny; a must-have for any classic or modern Greek salad recipe.
  • Kalamata Olives: Deep, salty flavour that pairs perfectly with the fresh vegetables and dressing.

Note: Please see recipe card at the bottom for a full list of ingredients with measurements.

How To Make Greek Salad

Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano and salt.
  1. Make the Dressing: Add olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, and salt to a jar. Whisk or shake until emulsified and fragrant.
Slice cucumber, tomatoes, green pepper and red onion
  1. Prep the Veggies: Slice the cucumber, tomatoes, green pepper, and red onion. Dice the avocado and cube the feta so everything is ready to toss.
Add all vegetables, feta and olive olives into a large bowl.Pour over the dressing into the greek salad and toss.
  1. Combine the Salad: Add all vegetables, feta, and olives to a large bowl. Pour over the Greek salad dressing and toss gently to coat.
Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed. Sprinkle extra oregano and serve with chicken, fish lamb or beef.
  1. Season and Serve: Taste and add a pinch of salt only if needed, since feta and olives are salty. Sprinkle extra oregano and serve with chicken, fish, lamb, or beef.

This Greek salad pairs beautifully with a variety of mains. Try it alongside Sticky Thai Chicken Wings for a sweet and spicy contrast, or serve it with Honey Mustard Chicken Stir Fry for a bright, tangy complement to the rich sauce. For a heartier option, pair it with Creamy Tomato Chicken Drumstick, where the smooth, savoury tomato base balances the salad’s crisp freshness.

Recipe FAQ’s

What Dressing Is Best for Greek Salad?

A classic Greek salad dressing with olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, and garlic works perfectly, adding a tangy, herby flavour to the salad.

Is Greek Salad Healthy?

Yes, this easy Greek salad is full of fresh vegetables, healthy fats from olive oil and avocado, and protein from feta cheese.

Can I Add Extra Vegetables?

Absolutely. Bell peppers, radishes, or even roasted chickpeas can be added without losing the essence of this Greek salad recipe.

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Greek Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Avocado Greek Salad with a Greek Salad Dressing is a family favourite side salad that can be served with anything!
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Ingredients 
 

For The Dressing:

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced, or 1 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano plus extra to serve
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

For The Salad:

  • 1 cucumber large, halved lengthways and sliced
  • 4 vine ripened tomatoes cut into wedges
  • 1 green pepper deseeded and sliced
  • ½ red onion sliced thinly
  • 7 oz creamy feta cheese good quality, cubed
  • ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1 avocado large, diced

Instructions 

  • Whisk together dressing ingredients in jug or jar.
  • Mix together all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss with dressing. Season with extra salt ONLY IF NEEDED (depending how salty your feta cheese is). To serve, sprinkle over extra oregano (optional). Serve with chicken, fish, lamb, beef, the options are endless!

Notes

If you’re after a more substantial salad, try adding a lettuce of your choice! 

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 988mg | Potassium: 766mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1.555IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. Beth says:

    5 stars
    I made this salad many times and it never fail . Highly recommended!