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Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad

Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad for a Fresh, Easy Meal

Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a vibrant, gluten-free dish that combines creamy avocado, hearty chickpeas, and tangy feta, perfect for a refreshing meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Chickpeas rinse and drain to reduce sodium
  • 2 Avocados use ripe yet firm avocados to enhance flavor
  • feta Feta Cheese select good quality feta; avoid overly dry varieties
  • 1/2 Red Onion consider soaking in water to mellow its flavor
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley substitute with dried parsley if fresh is unavailable
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint dried mint can be used but in lesser amounts
For the Dressing
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 1 juice Fresh Lemon use fresh lemon juice for the best taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt essential for seasoning the dish
  • to taste Pepper essential for seasoning the dish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by draining and rinsing 1 can of chickpeas under cold running water. Allow the chickpeas to drain completely.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, diced avocado, crumbled feta cheese, and thinly sliced red onion. Add in chopped fresh parsley and mint.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, the juice of one fresh lemon, minced garlic, and a sprinkle of dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Carefully pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl. Toss everything together gently.
  5. Serve the salad immediately for a fresh crunch, or cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 2 days. The salad is best served fresh, and can be enjoyed cold without reheating.

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