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.
- Author: Paula
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Salad:
- 1 (15-ounce/425g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, pitted and diced
- 4 ounces/115g feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup/75g red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup/50g fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup/25g fresh mint, chopped
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons/45ml olive oil
- 2 tablespoons/30ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon/2.5ml dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chickpeas, avocado, feta, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated.
- 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
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg