Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad
This Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a quick, healthy, and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish made with creamy avocado, salty feta, protein-rich chickpeas, and fresh herbs. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining guests, this vibrant salad is vegetarian, gluten-free, and ready in just 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15–20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings (main) or 4 servings (side)
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine drained chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For added crunch, include diced cucumber or sliced cherry tomatoes.
- Add grilled chicken or salmon to boost protein.
- Swap parsley and mint for basil or cilantro for a flavor twist.
- To avoid browning, toss avocado in lemon juice before mixing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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