Description
This Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish filled with creamy avocado, tangy feta, and protein-packed chickpeas. It’s quick to make, healthy, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce/425g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, pitted and diced
- 4 ounces/115g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup/75g red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup/50g fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup/25g fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tablespoons/45ml olive oil
- 2 tablespoons/30ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon/2.5ml dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, diced avocado, feta, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh. To prevent avocado browning, add extra lemon juice before storing. For a vegan option, replace feta with dairy-free cheese. Add roasted sweet potatoes or quinoa for a heartier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg