Mediterranean Avocado Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon green tea rubs (a mixture of green tea leaves, sugar, and spices)
2 ripe avocados, peeled and diced
1 small cucumber, peeled and diced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 small tomato, diced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, for garnish
Optional: 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or almonds, for garnish
Instructions:
Prepare the Green Tea Rubs:
Combine the green tea leaves, sugar, and spices in a small bowl to create the green tea rubs. This mixture will be used to add a unique flavor to the salad.
Prepare the Salad Ingredients:
2. In a large bowl, combine the diced avocados, cucumber, red onion, and tomato. Gently toss to mix.
Prepare the Dressing:
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried or fresh oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Combine the Salad and Dressing:
4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat. Let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Finish and Serve:
5. Transfer the Mediterranean Avocado Salad to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and, if desired, crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts.
Serve the salad immediately, enjoying the refreshing flavors of the avocado, cucumber, and tomato with the tangy dressing and the subtle hint of green tea from the rubs.