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Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad

Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad

This Chickpea Feta Avocado Salad is a fresh and nutritious dish, perfect for a light meal or side.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 15 ounce canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 large avocado or 2 small diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese dairy or plant-based
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or dill, mint, or a mix
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • to taste salt and black pepper
Flexitarian Option
  • 6 to 8 ounces cooked cubed chicken, shrimp, or flaked salmon

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, avocado, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and feta cheese.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Add parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine.

Notes

This salad can be modified by adding cooked chicken, shrimp, or salmon for extra protein.