Description
A vibrant Chickpea Salad with creamy avocado, crunchy cucumbers, and tangy feta, dressed in a zesty homemade dressing.
Ingredients
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- 3 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 Tbsp Lemon Juice (from 1 large lemon)
- 1 Garlic Clove (pressed or minced)
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 1 English Cucumber (halved and sliced)
- 15 oz Chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/2 Medium Red Onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 Avocado (sliced)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)
- 4 oz Feta Cheese (diced)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, pressed garlic, salt, and pepper. Whisk until emulsified.
- Combine the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, toss together cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
- Dress Your Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Taste Test: Adjust seasoning to your preference with additional salt, pepper, or lemon.
Notes
For the best flavors, prepare the dressing ahead of time and let it marinate. This salad is best when eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg