Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad Recipe
A fresh and vibrant Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad combining creamy avocado, tangy feta, and nutritious chickpeas, enhanced with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing and aromatic herbs. Perfect as a light lunch or a healthy side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook, Tossed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce/425g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, pitted and diced
- 4 ounces/115g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup/75g red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup/50g fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup/25g fresh mint, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons/45ml olive oil
- 2 tablespoons/30ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon/2.5ml dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the drained chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint thoroughly to prepare the base of the salad.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Add salt and pepper according to your taste preference for a balanced flavor.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss everything until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing ensuring every bite is flavorful.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately for best freshness or refrigerate for later use. Chilling enhances the flavors and makes it a refreshing dish.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider adding toasted pine nuts or sliced cucumbers.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- Adjust seasoning by adding more lemon juice or salt to taste.
- Use ripe but firm avocado to avoid mushiness in the salad.
- Can be made vegan by substituting feta with a plant-based cheese alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 190g)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 460 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, avocado salad, feta cheese salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad
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