Description
Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines creamy avocado, tangy feta, and hearty chickpeas in a colorful mix. Perfect for busy weeknights or lively picnics, this salad can be made in just 15 minutes. Each bite bursts with flavor and vibrant ingredients, making it a delightful addition to any meal. Enjoy it as a light main course or a side dish that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the chickpeas under cold water and chop the vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Gently fold in the diced avocado.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; drizzle over the salad mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for about 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg