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Loaded Greek Salad

An amped up version of a classic Greek salad with avocado, artichokes, garbanzo beans, and more!! The tangy Greek salad dressing is ready in seconds and is a major flavor booster! Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian!!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 279 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

Salad
  • 1 small red onion sliced into thin strips
  • 1 medium English cucumber diced small
  • 2 medium Roma tomatoes diced small (another type of tomato may be substituted)
  • ⅔ cup black kalamata olives pitted
  • 12 ounces artichoke hearts I used Trader Joe’s frozen that I allowed to thaw
  • one 15-ounce can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 4 ounces feta cheese
  • 1 medium Hass avocado cubed
Greek Dressing/Vinaigrette
  • ⅓ cup olive oil plus more for final drizzling if desired
  • 2 to 3 tablespoon red wine or balsamic vinegar balsamic is stronger and will give more bite
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons granulated sugar optional

Instructions

For the Salad:
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  1. Add all ingredients to a large bowl; set aside.
For the Greek Dressing:
  1. Add all ingredients except sugar to a small bowl and whisk vigorously to combine. Taste, and optionally add the sugar. I personally couldn't go without it because I use the higher end of the spectrum of both vinegar and lemon juice. As desired, add more oil, vinegar, salt/pepper, etc. as desired. Tweak the ingredients to make it your own and suit you.
  2. When you're happy, pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat evenly.
  3. If desired, add a final drizzle of olive oil over the salad, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • After being dressed, I suggest consuming salad as soon as possible, but it will keep airtight for up to 3 days in the fridge noting that it will become more watery as the vegetables release their juices and the avocado oxidizes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 279kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 699mg (29%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 279kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 699mg 29%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.