Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad, a healthy Mediterranean-inspired dish perfect for summer. Combining creamy avocado, hearty chickpeas, tangy feta, and fresh vegetables, this easy salad is ideal for quick lunches, light dinners, or picnics. Packed with plant-based proteins and antioxidants, enjoy a wholesome, refreshing meal that supports your wellness goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by rinsing and draining the chickpeas. Dice the avocado and halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the red onion and prepare fresh herbs.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Toss gently to mix without mashing the avocado.
- Sprinkle feta cheese over the salad. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. Drizzle over the salad and toss softly to coat evenly.
- Add chopped parsley or cilantro for garnish. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe avocados for the best texture.
- Chill the salad before serving to improve flavor and freshness.
- Enhance with additional toppings like olives, cucumbers, or bell peppers for extra crunch and flavor.
- Replace feta with vegan cheese or omit to make it dairy-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg