Description
Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and hearty chickpeas for a satisfying meal. Perfect for lunch or as a side at dinner, this salad is quick to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients. With fresh herbs and a zesty lemon dressing, it bursts with flavor in every bite. Whether you enjoy it on its own or alongside grilled proteins, this versatile salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15-ounce) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, avocado, feta cheese, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg