Description
Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that beautifully combines the creamy texture of ripe avocado, the tangy flavor of feta cheese, and protein-rich chickpeas. This colorful salad is not only quick to prepare, taking just 10 minutes, but it’s also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether served as a refreshing lunch, side dish at barbecues, or part of a Mediterranean platter, this salad is sure to impress with its fresh flavors and delightful textures. The zesty lemon dressing ties all the ingredients together for a satisfying and wholesome meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
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 chickpeas, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and parsley. Gently toss without mashing the avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss again to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg