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Avocado Cucumber and Feta Salad

Published: May 29, 2014 · Modified: Aug 2, 2019 by Louisa Clements · This post may contain affiliate links

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A take on a classic Greek salad, this avocado cucumber and feta salad with a simple Greek vinaigrette is the perfect creamy summer salad.

avocado cucumber feta 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…

avocado cucumber feta salad

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.

filmmaking in suburbiaFrom 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.

Yields 4 servings

Avocado Cucumber and Feta Salad

A refreshing summer salad perfect for a barbecue!

10 minPrep Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 2 avocados, diced and tossed in 4 tsp of lemon juice
  • 1 cup chopped feta
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp white wine vinegar*
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Toss together cucumber, avocados, feta and green onions.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar *(see note about vinegar) and dried thyme.
  3. Pour dressing over vegetables and toss.
  4. Serve

Notes

*Note there is lots of vinegar in this dressing, but you can use less! Add 1 tbsp at a time and taste each time to see what suits your needs. Recipe by Louisa Clements

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
    Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 914
  • % Daily Value*

  • Total Fat: 88 g 135.38%
  • Saturated Fat: 30 g 150%
  • Cholesterol: 134 mg 44.67%
  • Sodium: 1381 mg 57.54%
  • Potassium: 322 mg 9.2%
  • Total Carbohydrate: 12 g %
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Vitamin A: 16.72%
  • Calcium: 796 mg 79.6%
  • Iron: 4 mg 22.22%
  • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Yasna

    February 12, 2018 at 10:35 am

    Avocado Cucumber Salad is really awesome looking, it must good for health. Thank you for your healthy salad recipe for us.
    ★★★★★
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    • Lou

      March 13, 2018 at 10:22 pm

      Thanks Yasna, I'm thrilled that you enjoyed it!
      Reply
  2. Vivian C.

    May 05, 2017 at 10:13 pm

    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 :)
    Reply
    • Lou

      May 07, 2017 at 5:08 pm

      Thanks Vivian, I hope he likes it! You could also use tomatoes in here in place of the cucumber. :)
      Reply
  3. Tash

    October 15, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    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
    Reply
  4. Danielle

    May 31, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    Avocados, cucumber, and feta are three of my favorite things. I love this recipe! By the way midnight ice cream runs are the best!
    Reply
    • Lou

      June 02, 2014 at 10:02 pm

      Thanks, Danielle! I'm notorious for my midnight ice cream runs - they can be dangerous haha!
      Reply
  5. Allison

    May 31, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    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!
    Reply
    • Lou

      June 02, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      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!
      Reply
  6. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    May 30, 2014 at 10:57 am

    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 : )
    Reply
    • Lou

      May 31, 2014 at 11:45 am

      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!
      Reply
  7. Olivia @Primavera Kitchen

    May 30, 2014 at 9:18 am

    Sounds like you had a great time with you friend ;-) Ill try to make this refreshing summer salad. Have a good weekend ;-)
    Reply
    • Lou

      May 31, 2014 at 11:43 am

      Thank you, Olivia. Let me know if you try it :)
      Reply
  8. Helen @ Scrummy Lane

    May 30, 2014 at 5:02 am

    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!
    Reply
    • Lou

      May 31, 2014 at 11:43 am

      Thank you, Helen!
      Reply
  9. Kathy @ Olives & Garlic

    May 29, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    Love, love, love this recipe Lou. I think I'm going to make it along side salmon burgers tomorrow night. Great combination of flavors.
    Reply
    • Lou

      May 31, 2014 at 11:43 am

      Thank you Kathy! It would go so well with salmon burgers - it might even be great as a little salsa on top :)
      Reply

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