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Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad

A vibrant salad featuring chickpeas, creamy avocado, and fresh herbs, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients
  • 1 can 1 (15-ounce/425g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1 avocado, pitted and diced
  • 4 ounces 4 ounces/115g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup/75g red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup/50g fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup/25g fresh mint, chopped
Dressing Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons/45ml olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons/30ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
  • 1 clove 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon/2.5ml dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped mint.
  2. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss until everything is well coated.
  4. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Notes

Flavor Enhancement: Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Customization: Swap feta with goat cheese for a different taste. Serve over a bed of greens for extra crunch.