Description
A refreshing and flavorful Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad combining creamy avocado, tangy feta, and protein-rich chickpeas, tossed with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing and fresh herbs. Perfect as a light lunch or a vibrant side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
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 the salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the drained chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint. Gently mix to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Using a gentle folding motion, toss the salad carefully to ensure the dressing coats all ingredients without mashing the avocado.
- Serve or chill: Serve the salad immediately for the freshest taste or refrigerate it to allow flavors to meld. If chilling, serve within 1–2 hours to maintain avocado texture and color.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados to prevent the salad from becoming mushy.
- Chilling the salad for a short period enhances flavor blending, but avoid long refrigeration to keep avocado fresh.
- Optional: Add cherry tomatoes or cucumber for extra crunch and color.
- For a vegan option, substitute feta cheese with vegan cheese or omit it altogether.
- This salad is best consumed within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, Tossed
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 180g)
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, avocado salad, feta cheese salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy lunch, vegetarian salad, easy salad recipe
