Description
Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a refreshing medley of flavors and textures that’s perfect for any occasion. With creamy avocado, tangy feta, and crunchy veggies all tossed together, this salad not only delights the palate but is also incredibly nutritious. Ideal as a quick lunch or vibrant side dish, it’s easily customizable to suit your taste. In just a few simple steps, you can create a dish that will impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 ripe avocados, mashed
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 medium red onion, finely diced
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, mash the avocados lightly with a fork.
- Add crumbled feta into the mashed avocado and mix gently.
- Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and finely chop the red onion.
- In a separate bowl, combine chickpeas, veggies, and avocado-feta mixture.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss in fresh herbs right before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg