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Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad Recipe

4.5 from 124 reviews

A refreshing and nutritious Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad that combines creamy avocado, salty feta, and crisp red onions with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a vibrant side dish.

Ingredients

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Salad

  • 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

Dressing

  • 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

  1. Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint.
  2. Prepare Dressing: 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.
  3. Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss until everything is well coated.
  4. Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately or cover and chill for later to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

  • This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
  • For extra crunch, add chopped cucumbers or toasted nuts.
  • You can substitute mint with fresh basil for a different flavor profile.
  • Adjust lemon juice and seasoning according to your taste preference.

Keywords: chickpea salad, avocado salad, feta cheese salad, Mediterranean salad, vegetarian salad, healthy salad, quick salad