🥝🥑 Kiwi Avocado Salad with Feta & Black Sesame
✅ Vegetarian | ⏱ Prep Time: 10 minutes | 🍽 Servings: 2–4
📝 Ingredients
🔹 Salad Base:
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3 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced into rounds
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1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, and sliced
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¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
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3 cups fresh greens (romaine, arugula, or mixed greens)
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½ cup feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
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1 teaspoon black sesame seeds (or toasted white sesame)
🔹 Dressing:
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (or lime juice)
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1 teaspoon honey (optional, for sweetness)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Ingredients
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Wash and dry your greens.
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Peel and slice the kiwi into thin, uniform rounds.
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Slice the avocado and onion thinly.
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Crumble or cube the feta cheese.
2. Assemble the Salad
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On a large serving plate or salad bowl, layer the lettuce or greens as your base.
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Artfully arrange the kiwi, avocado, and red onion over the greens.
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Sprinkle the feta cheese evenly over the top.
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Finish with a sprinkle of black sesame seeds.
3. Make the Dressing
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In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and honey (if using).
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Season with a pinch of salt and a few cracks of black pepper.
4. Dress & Serve
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Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad just before serving.
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Gently toss if desired, or leave arranged for visual appeal.
💡 Optional Add-Ins
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Nuts: Add chopped pistachios or walnuts for crunch.
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Grains: Serve over a bed of quinoa or couscous to make it a more filling meal.
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Protein: Add grilled shrimp, seared salmon, or chickpeas for extra protein.
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Herbs: Fresh mint or basil works wonderfully with kiwi and avocado.