Description
Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines protein-packed chickpeas, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese. This delightful salad is perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or as a refreshing side at picnics and gatherings. With its fresh herbs and zesty dressing, it delivers an explosion of flavors in every bite. Easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, this salad not only satisfies the taste buds but also provides essential nutrients to fuel your day. Customize it with your favorite veggies or herbs to make it truly your own!
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 mixing bowl, combine drained chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint.
- In a separate small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg