Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad (Printable View)
Protein-packed Mediterranean bowl with creamy avocado, tangy feta, and fresh vegetables in zesty lemon dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Salad Base
01 - 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 ripe avocado, diced
03 - 3.5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
04 - 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
05 - ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
06 - ½ cucumber, diced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Lemon Dressing
08 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
10 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced red onion, diced cucumber, and chopped parsley in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar until emulsified.
03 - Drizzle dressing over salad mixture. Gently toss to coat all ingredients while keeping avocado pieces intact.
04 - Taste salad and adjust salt or pepper as needed. Serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in under 15 minutes with ingredients you probably already have
- The creamy avocado and salty feta create a perfect bite every single time
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- Avocado browns quickly so dress this salad right before you plan to eat it
- Room temperature ingredients make the flavors taste twice as vibrant
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- Let the dressed salad sit for 5 minutes before serving so the flavors can mingle
- Taste a piece of avocado with the dressing before adding more salt since feta is already salty