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Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad

Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad: Your New Go-To Healthy Lunch

This Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant, nutritious meal, perfect for a light lunch or dinner side, embodying the Mediterranean’s bounty.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas Rinsed well
  • 1 Avocado Ripe but firm
  • 100 g Feta Cheese High-quality
  • 1/2 Red Onion Thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Optional
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Minced Garlic Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Enhances flavor
  • to taste Salt and Pepper For seasoning

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under cold running water for 1-2 minutes to reduce sodium.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped parsley and mint.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss to combine, being careful not to mash the avocado.
  5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

High-quality ingredients enhance flavor. Toss avocado with lemon juice to prevent browning. Best served fresh.

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