Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad: A Bright, Tasty Boost!

This Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a refreshing Mediterranean dish packed with protein and healthy fats, perfect for a quick meal.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 can Chickpeas rinsed under cold water
1 Avocado ripe but firm
0.5 cups Feta Cheese quality feta that’s not overly dry
0.25 Red Onion finely sliced, adjust amount to taste
0.25 cups Fresh Parsley chopped; can swap with cilantro
0.25 cups Fresh Mint use dried mint sparingly if substituting

For the Dressing

3 tablespoons Olive Oil extra virgin recommended
1 Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
1 clove Garlic minced
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Mixing bowl
whisk
Colander
spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Rinse the chickpeas under cold water for about 30 seconds and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Dice the avocado and finely slice the red onion, adding them to the bowl with the chickpeas.
Chop the parsley and mint, then toss them into the bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese over the salad mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine without mashing the avocado.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour for the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients and dress the salad just before serving to prevent soggy ingredients.

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