Creamy Avocado Cucumber Olive Salad

🥑 Creamy Avocado Cucumber Olive Salad..

Ingredients

Salad

• 2 ripe avocados, diced

• 1 large cucumber, chopped or sliced

• ½ cup olives (Kalamata or black), sliced

• ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced

• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill, chopped

• Optional: ½ cup cherry tomatoes

Creamy Dressing

• ¼ cup Greek yogurt

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

• 1 small garlic clove, finely minced

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Add avocado, cucumber, olives, onion, and herbs to a large bowl.

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.

3. Pour dressing over the salad.

4. Gently toss until everything is well coated (be careful not to mash the avocado).

5. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately.

Q & A

Q: Can I make this salad dairy-free?
A: Yes. Replace Greek yogurt with mashed avocado or dairy-free yogurt.

Q: How do I keep avocado from turning brown?
A: Extra lemon juice and storing in an airtight container helps.

Q: Can I add protein?
A: Absolutely—grilled chicken, shrimp, tuna, boiled eggs, or chickpeas work great.

Q: How long does it keep?
A: Best eaten fresh, but it can last up to 24 hours refrigerated.