Description
A refreshing salad featuring chickpeas, avocado, feta, and fresh herbs, perfect for busy evenings and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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
- Rinse the chickpeas in a colander under cool running water and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
- Dice the avocado and add it to the bowl with the chickpeas.
- Crumble the feta over the bowl and add the red onion. Toss lightly with a fork.
- Chop parsley and mint, then add to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or chill for 15-30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra texture, try adding toasted nuts or serve with pita chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, chickpeas, avocado, feta, healthy recipe, quick meal