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Fresh Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad with Lemon Dressing

This vibrant Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a refreshing and protein-packed meal, perfect for a light lunch or a delightful side dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 15 oz canned chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 4 oz feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 avocado diced
  • 0.5 red onion finely diced
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
Dressing
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas thoroughly, then set them aside. Dice the avocado, red onion, and cucumber, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, crumbled feta cheese, diced avocado, red onion, cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped fresh parsley.
Dressing and Serving
  1. In a small separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the large bowl. Toss gently to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated before serving.

Notes

For best results, serve this salad immediately after preparation to enjoy the freshest flavors and textures. You can customize it by adding other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach, or a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.