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Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad Recipe

Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad Recipe

4.9 from 19 reviews

A vibrant and refreshing Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad combining creamy avocado, tangy feta, and herbs, dressed with a zesty lemon garlic dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or side dish, this salad is easy to prepare and packed with nutrients.

Ingredients

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Salad 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 Ingredients

  • 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, mix the drained chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint until evenly distributed.
  2. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Add salt and pepper to taste and mix well to create a balanced dressing.
  3. Toss Salad: Pour the dressing over the combined salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together ensuring all components are well coated with the dressing.
  4. Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for freshness or cover and chill in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld before serving.

Notes

  • Use ripe but firm avocados to avoid mushy salad texture.
  • Chilling the salad for 30 minutes enhances the flavors.
  • Add a squeeze of extra lemon juice if you prefer a more tangy taste.
  • This salad is best consumed within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
  • For a vegan version, omit feta or substitute with vegan cheese.

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Keywords: chickpea salad, avocado salad, feta cheese salad, Mediterranean salad, healthy salad, easy salad recipe