A take on a classic Greek salad, this avocado cucumber and feta salad with a simple Greek vinaigrette is the perfect creamy summer salad.
This avocado, cucumber and feta salad is a creamy and simple salad that I’ve been making on weekends as the side salad for our barbecues. It couldn’t be any easier and is made with two of my favourite ingredients; feta and avocados.
I’m sure there are other industries that are similar, but I think that the relationships and friendships that you make in the film industry are pretty unique. There’s just something about spending 12-14 hours a day with someone for weeks or months on end that results in quite the bonding experience.
You sort of become a family (since you never actually get to see your real family when you’re making a film). Let me just tell you that when hour 11 hits in your tiny production office you kind of start to lose it, just a bit. And that’s when copious amounts of sour keys and spontaneous 80s dance parties (aka all the fun) begin to happen. I have some great stories from long nights and days spent on sets and some really fond memories of those times. Well, maybe not the standing outside in -40 degrees, but other than that…
Over the past couple of years I’ve been dabbling in TV and digital marketing and trying to figure out what is the right fit for me, which means that I’ve taken a bit of a step back from the film world. Before that, I had spent a couple of years working on film sets when I wasn’t in class (during the summers, weekends and days off).
It’s pretty gruelling, but for the most part I enjoyed it. I think I enjoyed spending time with the people more so than the actual work, but I feel like that’s a normal thing.
Last weekend, a good friend of mine, who I’ve worked with many many times over the past few years, called me for a favour. The feature she’s working on were in desperate need of some background actors to play kids at a high school party. Even though I was exhausted after a full day of work, I put on my converse and skinny jeans and channeled my inner, angsty high school party-girl. It ended up being the most magical night, a quick little outdoor party scene followed by a trip for some midnight ice cream because that’s what I do. I snapped this picture while I was waiting in the car, because if you weren’t aware, there’s lots of waiting on a film set – that I do not miss.
From my Instagram – follow for behind the scenes fun!
Anyways, just a little story I felt like telling that has absolutely nothing to do with this refreshing avocado cucumber and feta salad (aka the salad of the summer), but just trust me when I tell you that this salad is necessary at your next barbecue. It’s kind of a take on my favourite greek salad recipe and it’s really pretty because I love monochrome things and this salad fits into that category.
Avocado cucumber and feta salad recipe breakdown
Simple, creamy and delicious this green avocado, cucumber and feta salad flavoured with dried thyme is the perfect refreshing salad for the summer.
Avocado Cucumber and Feta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 avocados, diced and tossed in 4 teaspoon of lemon juice
- 1 cup chopped feta
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 4 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoon white wine vinegar*
- 2 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toss together cucumber, avocados, feta and green onions.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar *(see note about vinegar) and dried thyme.
- Pour dressing over vegetables and toss.
- Serve
Notes
Recipe by Louisa Clements
Sue C
An excellent salad and my crop of cucumbers is just starting. I just saw your comment about using tomatoes, will try those too as my tomatoes are just starting to ripen. Thanks
Sue
Great salad, didn’t have any lemons so just used the dressing, very tasty and the avocado din’t brown
Yasna
Avocado Cucumber Salad is really awesome looking, it must good for health. Thank you for your healthy salad recipe for us.
Lou
Thanks Yasna, I’m thrilled that you enjoyed it!
Vivian C.
My son doesn’t like cucumber so much. Your recipe is a good idea, the combination of avocados, cucumber, and feta is so great. I will try to make this dish for my son and I think he will like this. Thank you, Lou :)
Lou
Thanks Vivian, I hope he likes it! You could also use tomatoes in here in place of the cucumber. :)
Tash
I know summer is long gone…but this looks soo lush! I’ve been meaning to try something like this for ages now but seeing it on here has just reminded me! Delicious <3
Danielle
Avocados, cucumber, and feta are three of my favorite things. I love this recipe! By the way midnight ice cream runs are the best!
Lou
Thanks, Danielle! I’m notorious for my midnight ice cream runs – they can be dangerous haha!
Allison
Such an interesting field of work that I know absolutely nothing about! I think that would create such a solid friendship or bonding experience if you’re working that intimately with a group of people. So cool! I’ve walked past film sets and noticed people waiting and waiting, actually! I know it takes way more time than I’m sure the public can even dream of for one take, one scene, etc.
And this salad looks incredible! Great textures and flavours. I’m also a vinegar fanatic, so I would definitely use the full amount! Yum!
Lou
Thanks, Allison! It’s definitely a lot of work, but I still find myself shocked by the amount of people that work on just one film. It’s unbelievable!
Natalie @ Tastes Lovely
I’ve heard that movie sets are a whole lotta waiting around. Did you used to be an actress? Or did you work behind the scenes on films? That’s so fun!
This salad sounds delicious. I can see myself stuffing it into a pita pocket and have a very tasty lunch : )
Lou
Oh yes, sooo much waiting around, Natalie. I have always worked more behind the scenes on the production side of things – it’s a lot of fun but pretty crazy. I love the idea of putting this into a pita pocket, I’m going to have to try that next time!
Olivia @Primavera Kitchen
Sounds like you had a great time with you friend ;-) Ill try to make this refreshing summer salad. Have a good weekend ;-)
Lou
Thank you, Olivia. Let me know if you try it :)
Helen @ Scrummy Lane
This really does sound refreshing, Lou, and I love that it’s all green, too!
I enjoyed your story about the film industry. Your evening bopping around on the film set sounds like fun!
Lou
Thank you, Helen!
Kathy @ Olives & Garlic
Love, love, love this recipe Lou. I think I’m going to make it along side salmon burgers tomorrow night. Great combination of flavors.
Lou
Thank you Kathy! It would go so well with salmon burgers – it might even be great as a little salsa on top :)