Description
Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and hearty chickpeas, making it perfect for any occasion. This vibrant salad bursts with fresh flavors and is quick to prepare, taking only 15 minutes from start to finish. Ideal for a light lunch or as a refreshing side at dinner parties, it offers a healthy blend of protein and healthy fats that will leave you feeling satisfied. Enjoy it on its own, atop greens, or as a filling in wraps for added versatility. With its gluten-free nature and customizable ingredients, this salad is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas
- 1 ripe avocado
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Oregano
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine drained chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg