Description
This Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant medley of creamy avocado, tangy feta, and hearty chickpeas, creating a delightful texture that is both smooth and crunchy. Each bite bursts with fresh flavors from the herbs and a zesty lemon dressing, making it a refreshing dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Chickpeas: 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- Avocado: 1 large, diced
- Feta cheese: 1 cup, crumbled
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Cucumber: 1 medium, diced
- Red onion: 1/4 cup, finely chopped
- Fresh parsley: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons, freshly squeezed
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, and chopped parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring the avocado and feta are not mashed.
- Let the salad sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Substitute feta with vegan cheese for a dairy-free option.
- Add cooked quinoa for extra protein and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: salad
- Method: mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 10 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
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