Description
Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that has become a beloved staple in many households. This vibrant Mediterranean-inspired salad combines the creamy goodness of avocado, the tangy flavor of feta cheese, and the protein-packed punch of chickpeas, creating a harmony of textures and flavors that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounce) chickpeas
- 1 medium avocado, diced
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Start by thoroughly draining and rinsing the canned chickpeas under cold water.
2. In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint.
3. 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.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is well coated.
5. Your Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is now ready to be served immediately or chilled for later enjoyment.
Notes
For meal prep, store salad ingredients and dressing separately to maintain freshness. Consume within 1-2 days for best quality.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 500 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 28 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams