Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad
Bright, nutritious, and bursting with flavor, the Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a delightful blend of creamy avocados, tangy feta cheese, and hearty chickpeas. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a light snack, this salad is both satisfying and refreshing. With its vibrant colors and crunchy textures, it’s an ideal dish for any occasion—be it a sunny picnic or a cozy family gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse and drain chickpeas. Dice the avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and crumbled feta. Toss gently.
- Fold in the diced avocado carefully to maintain its texture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Garnish with chopped herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg