Description
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring chickpeas, avocado, and feta, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint.
- In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness, or chill for a bit if preferred.
Notes
For best results, let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Add avocado just before serving if preparing in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg