Description
A refreshing, nutrient-packed salad featuring protein-rich chickpeas, creamy avocado, tangy feta, and fresh herbs—perfect for summer gatherings or a quick, healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, avocado, feta cheese, red onion, parsley, and mint.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad ingredients and gently toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for a chilled version.
Notes
Use ripe but firm avocado to maintain texture. Toss gently to prevent avocado from mashing. For a vegan version, use plant-based feta or omit cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, feta, avocado, summer recipe, healthy salad, no-cook