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Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad

A vibrant and refreshing salad that combines creamy avocado, tangy feta, and protein-packed chickpeas for a delightful meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce/425g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado, pitted and diced
  • 4 ounces/115g feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/2 cup/75g red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup/50g fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup/25g fresh mint, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons/45ml olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons/30ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon/2.5ml dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chickpeas by draining and rinsing them under cold running water.
  2. Chop the avocado into bite-sized pieces and add lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. Slice the red onion thinly; soak in cold water if you want to mellow the flavor.
  4. Mix the chickpeas, diced avocado, sliced red onion, chopped parsley, and mint in a large mixing bowl.
  5. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  6. Combine the dressing with the chickpea and veggie mixture without mashing the avocado.
  7. Crumble in the feta cheese and toss gently to combine.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Notes

This salad is perfect for meal prep; add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.

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Keywords: chickpea salad, feta salad, avocado salad, healthy salad, Mediterranean recipes