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Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad Recipe

4.5 from 94 reviews

A fresh and flavorful Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad combining creamy avocado, tangy feta cheese, and hearty chickpeas, tossed with a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing and fresh herbs. Perfect for a light lunch or a healthy side dish.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 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, add the drained chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint. Mix gently to combine.
  2. Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting according to your preference.
  3. Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until all components are evenly coated with the dressing.
  4. Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors, or cover and chill it in the refrigerator for later serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the avocado is ripe but firm to maintain texture in the salad.
  • This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
  • Adjust salt and pepper according to taste, especially considering the saltiness of the feta cheese.
  • Add a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper for extra flavor if desired.
  • Can be customized by adding cherry tomatoes or cucumber for extra freshness.

Keywords: chickpea salad, avocado salad, feta cheese salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, vegetarian salad, no-cook salad