Description
A quick, refreshing, and protein-rich salad made with chickpeas, avocado, feta cheese, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a light lunch or healthy side dish.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 large ripe avocado, diced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta, thinly sliced red onion, cherry tomatoes, and chopped parsley.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the salad mixture.
- Gently toss everything together with a spoon or spatula until well coated, being careful not to mash the avocado.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Add Kalamata olives or cucumber for a Mediterranean twist.
Boost protein by adding grilled chicken or canned tuna.
Add toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds for crunch.
Spice it up with red pepper flakes or diced jalapeño.
Store in an airtight container for up to 24 hours; add lemon juice to prevent avocado browning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
