Description
Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a fresh, protein-packed Mediterranean salad featuring creamy avocado, hearty chickpeas, crisp cucumber and cherry tomatoes, tangy feta cheese, and fresh herbs all tossed in a bright lemon dressing. This light yet filling dish is perfect for a healthy lunch, quick meal prep, or a vibrant summer side that’s both vegetarian and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 ripe avocados, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ⅓ cup red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Lemon Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the drained and rinsed chickpeas, chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley or cilantro. This creates the base of your fresh salad.
- Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until well blended. This bright and tangy dressing will enhance the flavors of the salad.
- Combine: Pour the lemon dressing over the chickpea and vegetable mixture, tossing gently to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing for balanced flavor.
- Add avocado and feta: Just before serving, fold in the diced avocado and crumbled feta cheese carefully, to keep avocado from browning and maintain the creamy texture.
- Chill or serve: You can serve the salad immediately for a fresh bite or refrigerate it for 20 to 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together nicely.
Notes
- Add avocado last to prevent browning and keep it fresh.
- This salad pairs wonderfully with grilled chicken, shrimp, or salmon for added protein.
- For meal prep, store avocado separately and add it just before eating to maintain freshness.
- The salad keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days, making it convenient for quick meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad · Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
