Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad
Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines creamy avocado, tangy feta, and hearty chickpeas for a deliciously refreshing experience. Perfect for sunny days or impromptu gatherings, this salad is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. Each colorful ingredient adds its own unique texture, making it an appealing addition to any meal. Whether served as a main dish or a side, this salad guarantees to impress your guests and leave them wanting more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium ripe avocado, diced
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpeas, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle the olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until well combined.
- Toss in the chopped herbs for added flavor.
- Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: You can substitute feta with goat cheese for a different flavor profile. For additional crunch, consider adding diced bell peppers or sliced radishes. To keep leftovers fresh in the fridge for up to three days, store in an airtight container.