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Avocado Olive Salad Recipe

Creamy avocado meets briny olives in this vibrant 5-minute salad! A zesty blend of garlic, lime, balsamic, and Parmesan cheese elevates this simple dish to a flavor explosion. Perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or light lunch – get ready to hit that olive bar (or your pantry!) for this irresistible recipe.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 467.3 kcal
Protein 18g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Avocado Olive Salad

  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives
  • 2 ripe avocados, diced

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How to Make Avocado Olive Salad

  1. In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon capers, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Gently fold in 1 cup pitted Kalamata olives (or your favorite olives) and 2 ripe avocados, diced. Be careful not to overmix to avoid mashing the avocados.
  3. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is crucial for a perfectly balanced salad!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

38g

Carbs

7g

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