Description
This Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a quick, vibrant, and nutritious dish featuring creamy avocado, tangy feta, hearty chickpeas, and fresh veggies. Perfect as a light lunch or a satisfying side.
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (about 15 oz)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then set aside.
- Dice the avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
- Combine all the vegetables in a large bowl and add the chickpeas and crumbled feta.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Add bell peppers or shredded carrots for extra crunch.
- Replace feta with goat cheese or grilled halloumi for variation.
- Add red pepper flakes or diced jalapeño for spice.
- Mix in cooked quinoa or couscous to make it more filling.
- Use lime juice instead of lemon for a different citrus flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg