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A vibrant bowl of Simple & Zesty Mediterranean Avocado Egg Salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, and olives.

Simple & Zesty Mediterranean Avocado Egg Salad

This recipe offers a quick and healthy Mediterranean-inspired meal, perfect for busy individuals and families. It combines fresh ingredients with zesty flavors for a satisfying lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
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 1/2 teaspoons za’atar plus more to sprinkle
  • Kosher salt
  • 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
  • 10-15 basil leaves, thinly sliced chiffonade
  • 3 to 4 ounces halloumi cheese optional, cut into small cubes
  • Extra virgin olive oil for grilling the halloumi (optional)

Equipment

  • Salad bowl
  • Indoor griddle

Method
 

  1. Prepare the vinaigrette. Whisk the lemon zest, juice, olive oil, garlic, and za’atar until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Mix the salad. In a salad bowl, add the tomatoes, cucumber, shallot, and olives. Shake the vinaigrette again, pour it into the bowl, 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 about 1 to 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Toss to coat. Add the halloumi to the griddle for 2-3 minutes, turning on all sides, until lightly browned with char marks. Add the grilled halloumi to the salad.
  4. Finish and serve. Sprinkle with more za’atar 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 is a go-to for a quick and satisfying meal, transforming simple ingredients into a vibrant dish with fresh, zesty flavors.

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