Description
Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a refreshing, protein-packed salad perfect for lunch, light dinners, or meal prep. Creamy avocado, tangy feta, and hearty chickpeas come together with crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 ripe avocado, diced
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cucumber, diced
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Drain and rinse chickpeas, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
2. Dice avocado, halve cherry tomatoes, and dice cucumber. Add all to the bowl.
3. Add crumbled feta and finely chopped red onion.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine, making sure avocado stays intact.
6. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for garnish.
7. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to let flavors meld.
Notes
Add roasted pumpkin seeds or walnuts for crunch.
Toss in baby spinach or arugula for extra greens.
Add grilled chicken or boiled eggs for protein boost.
Omit feta or use vegan cheese for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg