Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad
Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines creamy feta and buttery avocado with the satisfying crunch of fresh vegetables. Perfect for any occasion, this easy-to-make salad bursts with flavors and colors, providing a delightful balance of textures in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the red onion thinly, and chop the avocados into cubes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, feta cheese, cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, and avocado cubes. Gently toss until mixed.
- In another bowl or jar, whisk olive oil and lemon juice together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat without mashing the avocado.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve in bowls or on plates; drizzle with extra olive oil or lemon juice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg