Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad
A vibrant salad combining creamy avocado, salty feta, and fresh vegetables for a refreshing dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan Option
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather the Ingredients: Make sure your chickpeas are drained and rinsed, your tomatoes are halved, and your avocado is perfectly ripe.
- Prepare the Base: In a large bowl, combine the chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, feta cheese, and red onion.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until beautifully emulsified.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over your salad mixture to elevate those flavors!
- Mix It Up: Gently toss everything together until well combined, being careful with the avocado.
- Garnish for Flair: Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro right before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy this salad fresh, as it makes for an excellent side dish or a delightful main course.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Consider adding avocado fresh when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg