Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad, a delightful blend of creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and hearty chickpeas. This refreshing dish is perfect for warm days or casual gatherings, making it an ideal choice for lunch or as a colorful side. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite veggies, this salad is sure to impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients ensuring they are fresh.
- Dice the avocado, cucumber, and red onion into bite-sized pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes and crumble the feta cheese.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine chickpeas, avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients without mashing the avocado.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - Customize your salad by adding seasonal vegetables or fresh herbs for extra flavor.- For added crunch, consider incorporating nuts or seeds.- To maintain freshness longer, add avocado just before serving.