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Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad

Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad: Fresh, Healthy, and Easy to Love

Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad combines creamy avocados, sharp feta, and hearty chickpeas for a fresh and healthy dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas rinsed thoroughly
  • 2 medium Avocados ripe yet firm
  • 100 g Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint chopped
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Drain the chickpeas from their can, then rinse them thoroughly under cold water to reduce sodium. Use a colander for efficient draining. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, carefully dice the avocado. Next, finely slice the red onion and chop the fresh parsley and mint.
  3. Add the rinsed chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and mint into the mixing bowl. Gently fold together with a spatula.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Let this dressing sit for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss the salad using your spatula or spoon.
  6. Transfer the Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad to a serving bowl and enjoy immediately or refrigerate it for up to an hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 8gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Make sure to rinse chickpeas thoroughly to reduce sodium. Use ripe yet firm avocados and don't over-mix to preserve creamy chunks.

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