Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad
Fresh, creamy, and protein-packed, this Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is the ultimate no-cook meal, perfect for lunch, picnics, potlucks, or quick dinners. It's a vibrant mix of textures and flavors that satisfies without weighing you down.
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- small whisk or fork
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 0.25 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: parsley, mint, or kalamata olives
Instructions
- Drain and rinse chickpeas, then add to a large bowl.
- Dice avocado and add to the bowl with chickpeas.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle crumbled feta and fresh herbs over the top.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For meal prep: store without avocado and add it fresh before serving.
Customize with kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, quinoa, or chopped herbs for variation.
To keep avocado from browning, toss it with lemon juice before adding.
Customize with kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, quinoa, or chopped herbs for variation.
To keep avocado from browning, toss it with lemon juice before adding.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 8gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 7gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.2mg