Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad Recipe
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A quick and easy Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad bursting with fresh flavors, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
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Author: Paula
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Cook Time: 5 minutes
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Total Time: 15 minutes
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Yield: 4 servings
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Category: Salad
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Method: Mixing
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Cuisine: Mediterranean
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Diet: Vegetarian
For the Salad:
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1 (15-ounce/425g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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1 avocado, pitted and diced
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4 ounces/115g feta cheese, crumbled
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1/2 cup/75g red onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup/50g fresh parsley, chopped
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1/4 cup/25g fresh mint, chopped
For the Dressing:
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3 tablespoons/45ml olive oil
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2 tablespoons/30ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1/2 teaspoon/2.5ml dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, avocado, feta, red onion, parsley, and mint.
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Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
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Serve: Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- Avocado Tip: Toss diced avocado with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Herb Substitution: Use dried herbs if fresh aren’t available, but reduce the quantity by half.
Nutrition
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Serving Size: 1 cup
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Calories: 350
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Sugar: 5g
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Sodium: 300mg
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Fat: 25g
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Saturated Fat: 8g
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Unsaturated Fat: 15g
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Trans Fat: 0g
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Carbohydrates: 30g
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Fiber: 10g
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Protein: 10g
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Cholesterol: 20mg