Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad Recipe
A fresh and flavorful Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad combining creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and herbs with a zesty lemon-garlic dressing. This nutritious salad is perfect as a light lunch or side dish, packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 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
Dressing Ingredients
- 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
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint to form the base of the salad.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to your taste preference.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss the mixture until all the components are well coated with the dressing, ensuring every bite is flavorful.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for later use, allowing the flavors to meld together even more.
Notes
- For extra protein, add grilled chicken or chickpeas can be roasted for more texture.
- If you prefer a milder onion flavor, soak the sliced red onions in cold water for 10 minutes before adding.
- Avocado can brown quickly, so add it just before serving if preparing in advance.
- This salad pairs well with crusty bread or as a filling for pita wraps.
- Adjust the lemon juice and garlic in the dressing according to your taste for more acidity or pungency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, feta cheese salad, avocado salad, Mediterranean salad, vegetarian salad, healthy salad
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