Description
Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and hearty chickpeas for a delightful flavor explosion. Perfect as a light lunch, refreshing side, or picnic treat, this salad is not only quick to make but also fully customizable to cater to your taste preferences. With its fresh ingredients and healthful benefits, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is an excellent choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and diced
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- For the dressing: olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until well-coated.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg