Name: Fresh Spring Chickpea & Avocado Salad with Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1.5 cups chickpeas, cooked or canned, rinsed and drained; 2 medium ripe avocados, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 small cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; salt and black pepper to taste

Description

A vibrant Mediterranean-inspired salad combining creamy avocado, tangy feta, and protein-rich chickpeas for a fresh and nourishing meal. Perfect for quick lunches, healthy meal prep, or colorful dinner sides.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 cups chickpeas, cooked or canned, rinsed and drained

2 medium ripe avocados, diced

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 small cucumber, diced

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas and pat dry

2. Dice the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes, then thinly slice the red onion

3. Scoop and dice the avocado, then toss with lemon juice

4. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing

5. Combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion in a bowl

6. Add avocado and pour the dressing over the salad

7. Gently toss to coat all ingredients without mashing the avocado

8. Sprinkle crumbled feta and chopped parsley on top and serve

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-cook
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 320
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 450
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 14
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 28
Fiber: 8
Protein: 10
Cholesterol: 15

Keywords: chickpea salad, avocado salad, feta salad, mediterranean salad, healthy salad, meal prep, spring salad