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A vibrant bowl of Simple Zesty Mediterranean Avocado Egg Salad with chopped tomatoes, avocado, eggs, olives, and red onion.

Simple & Zesty Mediterranean Avocado Egg Salad

A quick and healthy Mediterranean-inspired salad featuring avocado, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lemon-za'atar dressing. Optional grilled halloumi adds a delightful savory element.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad
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
  • Griddle or grill

Method
 

  1. Prepare the vinaigrette. Shake or whisk the lemon zest, juice, olive oil, garlic, and za’atar until well-combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Mix the salad. In a salad bowl, add the tomatoes, cucumber, shallot, and olives. Give the vinaigrette another shake, then pour into the bowl and toss. Taste and adjust seasoning. Slice the avocado in half and remove the pit, then dice. Add to the salad along with the basil and give everything a very gentle toss.
  3. Optionally, griddle the halloumi. Heat an indoor griddle over medium heat. Combine the halloumi and about 1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl. Toss to coat the cheese with the oil. Add the halloumi to the griddle for 2-3 minutes, turning over on all sides, until lightly browned and char marks appear. Add the grilled halloumi to the salad.
  4. Finish and serve. Sprinkle on a bit 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

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