Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad
A simple, fresh, and nutritious salad combining chickpeas, creamy avocado, and tangy feta, perfect for quick meals.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 can 15-ounce/425g chickpeas, drained and rinsed Packed with protein and fiber.
- 1 whole avocado, pitted and diced Choose a ripe avocado.
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled Pre-crumbled for convenience.
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced Can substitute with green onions.
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped Use fresh, not dried.
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped Essential for freshness.
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil Quality matters.
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed Avoid bottled juice.
- 1 clove garlic, minced Adds depth of flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano Medierranean flavor.
- to taste salt and pepper For seasoning.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then pat dry.
- Dice the avocado, slice the onion, chop the parsley, and mince the garlic.
Mixing Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, avocado, feta, onion, parsley, and mint.
Making the Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Tossing the Salad
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until well coated.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes.
Notes
Soggy chickpeas are a common mistake; make sure to dry them properly after rinsing. The salad tastes better the next day, perfect for meal prep.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2g
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