Description
A vibrant and nutritious Mediterranean-inspired salad featuring creamy avocado, hearty chickpeas, and tangy feta cheese, tossed with fresh herbs and a zesty lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon 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, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.
- For best flavor, use high-quality feta cheese and fresh herbs.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For vegan version, omit feta or use plant-based alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg