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Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad

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  • Author: Evelyn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then set aside.
  2. Dice the avocado, halve the cherry tomatoes, chop the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
  3. Combine all the vegetables in a large bowl and add the chickpeas and crumbled feta.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  6. 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