Description
A refreshing chickpea salad bursting with flavor from creamy avocado, tangy feta, and fresh herbs, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, pitted and diced
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon 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 separate small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve immediately for fresh flavors or chill for at least 30 minutes to let the ingredients meld together.
Notes
For best flavor, prepare the salad right before serving to avoid browning of the avocado. You can prep ingredients in advance but keep them separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg