Description
This Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant, protein-packed dish that combines creamy avocado, hearty chickpeas, tangy feta, and fresh vegetables for a nutritious and satisfying meal or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta, chopped red onion, diced cucumber, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients without mashing the avocado.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to a few hours before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocado to prevent it from becoming mushy.
- This salad can be made ahead, but add avocado just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Try adding some greens like spinach or arugula for extra volume.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
