Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad
Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and hearty chickpeas. This refreshing salad bursts with flavor from fresh vegetables like cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, making it perfect for picnics or light meals. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this dish not only pleases the palate but also promotes a healthy lifestyle. Enjoy it as a standalone meal or as a delightful side dish at your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking involved
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Vegetables: Rinse and drain chickpeas. Dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, chop red onion and parsley. Set aside in separate bowls.
- 2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado cubes, and parsley gently.
- 3. Add Feta: Sprinkle crumbled feta evenly over the salad mixture.
- 4. Dress the Salad: Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice in a small bowl; pour over salad and toss gently.
- 5. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- 6. Serve: Transfer to plates or bowls immediately for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg