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Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad

Bright Mediterranean chickpea salad with creamy avocado, briny feta, lemon-garlic dressing, and fresh herbs. Ready in about 15 minutes and perfect for a healthy lunch or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 415

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 oz/425 g each) chickpeas, drained, rinsed, patted dry
  • 1 large avocado, cubed and tossed with 1 tsp lemon juice
  • cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, small dice
  • ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 oz (115 g) feta, crumbled
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh mint, chopped
  • 8–10 Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced (optional)
  • 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ¾ tsp fine sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • knife and cutting board
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • serving spoon

Method

  • Marinate the sliced red onion with 1 Tbsp lemon juice and a pinch of salt for 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, Dijon mustard, grated garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  • Add chickpeas, onion with juices, tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, and mint to the bowl; toss to coat evenly.
  • Gently fold in avocado and crumbled feta.
  • Season to taste; top with olives if using. Serve immediately or chill for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 14gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 640mgFiber: 11gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 620IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 3.1mg

Notes

For meal prep, layer dressing → chickpeas → veg → feta → herbs → avocado on top; shake before eating.
Dairy-free: use dairy-free feta or skip it and add toasted almonds.
Pair it with Broccoli Bacon Salad or Cucumber Caprese Salad for a full meal.
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