Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad
A quick and easy salad bursting with fresh flavors, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Total Time 15 minutes mins
- 1 15-ounce/425g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado pitted and diced
- 4 ounces/115g feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup/75g red onion thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup/50g fresh parsley chopped
- 1/4 cup/25g fresh mint chopped
- 3 tablespoons/45ml olive oil
- 2 tablespoons/30ml lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon/2.5ml dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss until everything is well coated.
Serve immediately or chill for later.
Avocado Tip: Toss diced avocado with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Herb Substitution: Use dried herbs if fresh aren’t available, but reduce the quantity by half.
Nutrition
Serving Size: 1 cupCalories: 350Sugar: 5gSodium: 300mgFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gUnsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0gCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 7gProtein: 10gCholesterol: 30mg