Description
This Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a fresh and tasty delight, perfect for busy individuals. It combines creamy avocado, salty feta, and nutritious chickpeas with a zesty lemon dressing. This quick and versatile salad offers an explosion of flavors and textures, providing lasting energy for your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce/425g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 4 ounces (113g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine chickpeas, avocado, and feta: In a large bowl, add the drained chickpeas. Gently fold in the diced avocado, being careful not to mash it. Sprinkle in the crumbled feta cheese. Add the thinly sliced red onion, fresh parsley, and fresh mint.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately, or chill for a short period to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese or use a vegan feta alternative.
- You can substitute red onion with shallots for a milder flavor.
- Fresh basil or cilantro can be used instead of parsley for a different flavor profile.
- Dill can be used as an alternative to mint.
- Lime juice can be used instead of lemon juice for a different zesty twist.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumbers or bell peppers for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad, healthy chickpea salad, easy avocado salad, Mediterranean chickpea salad, quick feta avocado salad