Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad
Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a delightful and nutritious dish that combines creamy feta, hearty chickpeas, and velvety avocado with a zesty lemon finish. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a quick lunch, this vibrant salad is not only easy to make but also packed with protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins. In just 15 minutes, you can serve up a colorful meal that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 58 minute
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean countertop.
- Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion.
- Halve the avocado, remove the pit, scoop out the flesh into a bowl, and mash it slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, feta cheese, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and mashed avocado.
- Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the mixture. Season with salt and pepper before gently folding everything together.
- Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider incorporating olives or sun-dried tomatoes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To keep the avocado fresh, add it just before serving.