Avocado and Feta Salad

Ingredients

2 plum tomatoes, chopped (1 cup)

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon red or white wine vinegar

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1 fully ripened Mexican Hass avocado, halved, pitted, peeled, and chopped

3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (about 4 ounces)

Avocado slices for garnish

Procedure

  1. In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, oregano, parsley, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
  2. Gently stir in avocado and feta.
  3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

To serve, pack about 3/4 cup mixture into a 3-inch ring or measuring cup and invert onto serving plate; garnish with an avocado slice.

Special Notes

YIELD: 4 portions (about 3 cups)

A refreshing fusion of flavors, serve this salad alone or on a bed of lettuce.

It also makes great topping for bruschetta.