Description
Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines protein-rich chickpeas, creamy avocado, and tangy feta cheese, all brought together with a zesty lemon dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for a quick lunch, an easy side at barbecues, or as a delightful addition to potlucks. With its colorful ingredients and bold flavors, it’s not just healthy but also incredibly satisfying. Enjoy this Mediterranean-inspired salad that’s packed with wholesome goodness and can easily be customized to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley. Gently toss to mix without mashing the avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss again to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg