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A colorful mound of Simple & Zesty Mediterranean Avocado Egg Salad with diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese.

Simple & Zesty Mediterranean Avocado Egg Salad

This recipe combines creamy avocado with fresh Mediterranean vegetables for a bright, zesty salad. It is a quick and nutritious meal option for busy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 379.7
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Avocado Salad Dressing
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1.5 teaspoons za’atar plus more to sprinkle
  • To taste Kosher salt
  • To taste Black pepper
For the Avocado Salad
  • 2 large Roma tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 English cucumber diced
  • 1 shallot thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives plus more to your liking
  • 2 avocadoes
  • 10 to 15 basil leaves thinly sliced (chiffonade)
  • 3 to 4 ounces halloumi cheese optional, cut into small cubes
  • As needed Extra virgin olive oil for grilling the halloumi (optional)

Equipment

  • Salad bowl
  • Indoor griddle

Method
 

  1. Prepare the vinaigrette. Shake or whisk the lemon zest, juice, olive oil, garlic, and za’atar until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Mix the salad. Add the tomatoes, cucumber, shallot, and olives to a salad bowl. Shake the vinaigrette again, pour it over the vegetables, and toss. Taste and adjust seasoning. Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice. Add the avocado and basil to the salad and toss gently.
  3. Optionally, griddle the halloumi. Heat an indoor griddle over medium heat. Combine the halloumi and 1 to 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Toss to coat the cheese. Add the halloumi to the griddle for 2 to 3 minutes, turning until lightly browned with char marks. Add the grilled halloumi to the salad.
  4. Finish and serve. Sprinkle a bit more za’atar on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 379.7kcalCarbohydrates: 14.5gProtein: 7.6gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 7.8gSodium: 396.5mgPotassium: 613.4mgFiber: 8.3gSugar: 2.6gVitamin A: 292.5IUVitamin C: 26.5mgCalcium: 254.8mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This recipe was developed after a trip to the farmer’s market where ripe avocados and fresh herbs inspired a new salad combination. The bright, zesty flavor profile makes this a simple, delightful meal.

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