Description
A refreshing and nutritious chickpea salad featuring fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and tangy feta, perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Notes
For best results, add avocado just before serving to prevent browning. This salad pairs well with grilled meats or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: chickpea salad, healthy salad, vegetarian recipes, fresh salad, Mediterranean salad
