Description
Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly combines creamy avocado with the tangy richness of feta cheese. This quick and easy salad is ideal for summer barbecues, picnics, or as a nutritious lunch option packed with protein and healthy fats. The bright colors and fresh flavors make it visually appealing, while the medley of ingredients ensures every bite is bursting with taste. Whether enjoyed on its own, as a side dish, or over grains like quinoa, this salad promises to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, sliced red onion, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg