Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad Recipe
If you want a healthy, quick and filling salad, you will love this Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad Recipe. It combines creamy avocado, salty feta and protein-packed chickpeas.
Ingredients
- 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 red onion finely chopped
- 1/2 cucumber diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano or fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare Chickpeas
- Drain and rinse canned chickpeas. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove extra moisture.
Dice the Avocado
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice it into small cubes.
Chop Vegetables
- Finely chop red onion, dice cucumber, and halve cherry tomatoes. Add them to a mixing bowl.
Add Chickpeas
- Add chickpeas to the mixing bowl with the chopped vegetables. Mix gently with a spoon.
Add Feta Cheese
- Sprinkle crumbled feta over the salad. Stir lightly to distribute without mashing avocado.
Prepare Dressing
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt and pepper. Whisk gently.
Combine Dressing with Salad
- Pour dressing over salad. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
Adjust Seasoning
- Taste the salad. Add more salt, pepper or lemon juice if needed for flavor balance.
Serve Immediately
- Transfer salad to a serving bowl or plate. Serve fresh to enjoy creamy avocado.
Optional Garnish
- Garnish with extra feta or fresh parsley for a colorful presentation.
Notes
- Use ripe avocado for creamy texture.
- Drain chickpeas well to avoid watery salad.
- Add lemon juice to prevent avocado from browning.
- Customize vegetables according to your preference.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and freshness.