Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad Recipe
A refreshing and nutritious Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad combining creamy avocado, tangy feta, and protein-rich chickpeas with fresh herbs and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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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 salad ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the drained chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint until evenly distributed.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting flavors as desired.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together to ensure all components are well coated with the flavorful dressing.
- Serve: The salad can be served immediately to enjoy fresh or chilled in the refrigerator for later consumption to enhance flavors.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute feta cheese with a plant-based cheese or omit it entirely.
- Chilling the salad for 30 minutes before serving helps meld the flavors.
- Use ripe avocado for creaminess but avoid overripe to prevent browning.
- This salad can be served as a side dish or a light main course.
- Adjust salt carefully, especially if the feta is salty.
Keywords: chickpea salad, avocado salad, feta cheese, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, quick salad
