Healthy Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad
A vibrant salad featuring creamy avocados, nutty chickpeas, and tangy feta, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (approx. 30 oz / 850g total) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1/2 cup (approx. 60g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup (approx. 40g) red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (approx. 4g) fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp (45ml) olive oil
- 2 tbsp (30ml) lime juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine chickpeas, red onion, cilantro or parsley, and feta cheese in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until emulsified.
- Pour the dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss gently.
- Fold in the diced avocado carefully to maintain its shape.
- Taste the salad and adjust flavors with more lime juice, salt, or pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately for peak freshness.
Notes
Add colorful bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for extra sweetness. Opt for goat cheese or omit for a vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg