Description
A vibrant, nutrient-packed Mediterranean salad featuring creamy avocado, salty feta, and protein-rich chickpeas tossed in a zesty lemon-herb dressing.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 large ripe avocado, diced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup English cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly in a colander under cold running water until the water runs clear. Let them drain completely to ensure the chickpea feta avocado salad fresh bright doesn't get soggy.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced cucumber, minced red onion, and chopped parsley.
Step 3: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until the dressing is well emulsified.
Step 4: Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 5: Carefully fold in the diced avocado and crumbled feta cheese. Mix very gently to avoid mashing the avocado, then serve the chickpea feta avocado salad fresh bright immediately or chill for 30 minutes.
Notes
To keep the avocado green for longer, ensure it is fully coated in the lemon dressing. Best served fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sides & Salads
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
