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Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad

Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad: Fresh, Easy Mediterranean Bliss

Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant, no-cook dish that combines creamy avocado, tangy feta, and hearty chickpeas for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 Avocado (ripe yet firm)
  • 100 g Feta Cheese (crumbled) good quality
  • 1 Red Onion (thinly sliced) small
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (chopped) or dried herbs
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint (chopped)
For the Dressing
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Drain and rinse one can of chickpeas under cold running water for about 30 seconds. Allow them to drain well.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, dice one ripe avocado and add it to the drained chickpeas. Crumble fresh feta cheese into the bowl. Thinly slice a small red onion and chop fresh parsley and mint.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together three tablespoons of olive oil, the juice of one lemon, one clove of minced garlic, and one teaspoon of dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour the dressing over the chickpea salad mixture. Gently toss the ingredients together until evenly coated, being careful not to mush the avocado.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to meld flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Toss diced avocado with lemon juice immediately to keep it fresh and vibrant. For a richer salad, add a dollop of plain yogurt. Customize with extra veggies if desired.

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