Description
A fresh and vibrant Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad combining creamy avocado, tangy feta, and protein-rich chickpeas, tossed with a zesty lemon-oregano dressing, perfect for a healthy lunch or 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 main ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint. Make sure ingredients are evenly distributed for balanced flavors in each bite.
- Prepare 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 preference, ensuring the dressing is well combined.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss the salad using a spatula or wooden spoon until everything is evenly coated with the dressing, taking care not to mash the avocado pieces.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors, or chill it in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados to prevent them from becoming mushy during tossing.
- This salad can be served as a light main course or as a side dish with grilled meats or fish.
- For extra protein, consider adding grilled chicken or tofu.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day; avocado may brown slightly.
- To make it vegan, substitute feta with a plant-based cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook, Tossing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 185g)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, avocado salad, feta cheese salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe
