Description
Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines creamy avocado, tangy feta, and hearty chickpeas into a delightful meal or side. This salad bursts with flavors and textures, making it perfect for gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it can be enjoyed fresh at picnics or served as a colorful centerpiece on your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 4 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chickpeas by draining and rinsing them under cold water.
- Chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion and parsley.
- In a medium bowl, mash the avocado until creamy but still chunky.
- Add the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix gently until combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed; serve in a beautiful bowl garnished with extra parsley or feta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg